Fortress of Palamidi

The Fortress sits high up on the hill above Nafplio, a significant work of fortification architecture built by the Venetians but occupied by the Ottomans before its completion somewhere around 1715. It is easily accessed from the town of Nafplio so by 7:30 a.m. we were making our way from our hotel to the base of the 999 steps that wind up the mountain to the Fortress. The climb was arduous (why are steps always so much more difficult than a slope), but manageable. We were glad to start out early before the day heated up! As we climbed, we were rewarded with incredible views from the landings where we caught our breath.
Once we reached the fortress and paid our entry fee, we were able to explore the inside of the fort. It quickly become apparent that the Fortress was not one bastion but a complex of  8 bastions; it seemed to stretch on without end. From inside, we had a 360* view of Nafplio, and the surrounding area. It was breathtakingly beautiful!
After about an hour of touring around, we made our way back down the steps ant to our hotel for breakfast. The Greeks know how to do breakfast: thick yogurt and honey, fresh squeezed orange juice, eggs, cheese, sliced meat and delicious phyllo bites. Yumm!
The last 3 photos shown are the Hotel Marianna where we stayed in Nafplio . . . the breakfast patio and our room which is originally over 260 years ago. Highly recommended for anyone travelling to Greece. The rooms, hospitality and food are top-notch, all for 85€ per night.
Susan