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Nafplio

First Ever Philhellene Greek Independence Day Parade in Nafplio

This year, for the first time, a small group representing the Philhellenes, people who are great admirers of Greece and Greek culture, proudly marched together with the Armatomenoi Moraites (Αρματωμένοι Mωραΐτες) Staikos - Staikopoulos in Nafplio's Greek Independence Day...

The Assassination of Kapodistrias, the First Leader of Modern Greece

On September 27, 1831, Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first leader of Greece after the Ottoman occupation, was assassinated in Nafplio. His murder robbed the country from the chance to become a modern state sooner. Kapodistrias was born on Corfu on February...

Vacation in Greece: Where to Visit in Argolis, Peloponnese

Located at just under a two-hour drive from Athens, the Argolid Peninsula in the Peloponnese region has a variety of historical sites and is absolutely beautiful with a rich culture for tourists looking for a spectacular vacation in Greece. The...

Bourtzi Island Fortress in Nafplio, Greece Reopens to the Public

The island fortress of Bourtzi, a Venetian castle located in the middle of Nafplio’s harbor in the Peloponnese, will reopen to the public starting this Saturday, as announced on Thursday. In a joint statement, the Culture Ministry and the Hellenic...

10 Reasons to Visit the Peloponnese Region of Greece This Summer

Located at just about a 1-hour drive from Athens, the Peloponnese region offers a plethora of historical sites, culture, and beauty to tourists looking for a spectacular trip in Greece; there are many reasons why this region of Greece...

The History and How to of Komboloi, or “Greek Worry Beads”

The Komboloi, or worry beads, may be one of the most typical symbols of Greece's easy-going mentality that has been widely established both in Greece and Cyprus since the middle of the 20th century. Yet, the history of the komboloi...