Best Places to Visit in January｜Akronafplia Fortress: Explore the Historical Charm of the Ancient Castle

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 The Acropolis of Nafplion is one of the three outstanding castles of Nafplion and the one with the richest history. Although its appearance has been greatly modified by modern interventions, its main structures date from the Frankish and First Venetian periods, from the 13th to the 16th centuries. The castle towers majestically above the old town of Nafplio and is one of the oldest castles in the area. The lower part of the city wall can be traced back to the Bronze Age, which makes people marvel at its long historical heritage. Coming to the Acropolis of Nafplio, visitors can experience the majesty and grandeur of this ancient castle up close. Every stone on the city wall seems to be telling stories from the past, making people feel as if they are traveling through time and space, back to that era full of war and glory.