Kolokotronis Park
A monumental bronze statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis on horseback (hero in the greek Independence War) dominates the park. It was created in 1894. A similar statue is found in Athens in front of the Old Parliament building.
Sagredo Gate
It dates from 1713 and allowed easy access from the Acronafplia castle to the town.
Church of St. Nikolaos
The church for the patron saint of sailors was founded in 1836 and is of Italian influence. The wooden iconostasis, the pulpit, the chandelier and the large icons date from 1848-1849.
The Customs
It was built in the mid-19th century by architect Stamatios Kleanthis. It is simple, rectangular, with symmetrical entrances and windows according to the neo-classical style.
Vouleftiko - “Parliament”
Built around 1730, it was originally used as a mosque and is characteristic for late Ottoman architecture. After the end of the Greek Independence war it housed the Greek Parliament (1825-1826). It is currently a conference hall. The Art Gallery of the Municipality of Nafplio is housed on the ground floor.
Acronafplia
Formed the walled settlement of Nafplio since ancient times and was given its final form by Franks and Venetians. In 1686 Venetians forbade the habitation in Acronafplia and transferred the population. In 1926 the notorious prison of Palamidi was relocated to Acronafplia and was finally demolished in 1970-71 to build Xenia Palace Hotel.
The Turkish Medrese - Leonardo Prison
Dating from late 18th-early 19th century it initially housed a Turkish school. The Prison of Palamidi was transferred here in 1926. Today it houses the restoration workshops and storage of the Archaeological Museum of Nafplio.
Catholic Church of Metamorphosis tou Sotiros
Transfiguration of the Saviour.
It is known as Francoklisia and was given to the Catholic Church in 1839. Inside there is a painting of the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family), copy of the work of the Italian Renaissance painter Raphael. It is used since 1839 to present day without interruption.
Trion Navarchon Square (Three Admirals Square)
It is dedicated to the three Admirals (Codrington, De Rigny and Heiden) who devastated the Turkish-Egyptian fleet in the sea-battle of Navarone in 1826. In the centre of the square is the burial monument of Demetrius Ypsilantis, one of the leading figures in the Greek Independence war. On the west side of the square is the bronze statue of Otto von Wittelsbach, the first king of Greece.
Bourtzi
Built in 1473, it served as a fortress until 1865. It became the residence of the executioners who carried out the death sentences in Palamidi prison. In 1935 it was converted into a hotel. Today there are regular boat-trips to the island.