Nafplio
Nafplio or Nauplio (Greek: Ναύπλιο) is a coastal city located in the Peloponnese in Greece and it is the capital of the regional unit of Argolis and an important touristic destination. Founded in antiquity, the city became an important seaport in the Middle Ages during the Frankokratia as part of the lordship of Argos and Nauplia, held initially by the de la Roche following the Fourth Crusade before coming under the Republic of Venice and, lastly, the Ottoman Empire. The city was the second capital of the First Hellenic Republic and of the Kingdom of Greece, from 1827 until 1834.
Nafplio
Ναύπλιο | |
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Clockwise from top right: Palamidi Fortress, Acronauplia Clock Tower, Nafplio Old Town, Constitution Square, Bourtzi Castle, Othonos Street, Nafplio Town Hall. Bottom of the photo of the central square of Nafplio: View of Nafplio and the surrounding areas. | |
Nafplio Location within the region | |
| Coordinates: 37°33′57″N 22°48′00″E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Argolis |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dimitris Orfanos |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 390.2 km2 (150.7 sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 33.62 km2 (12.98 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 14,203 |
| • Municipality | 33,356 |
| • Municipality density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 18,910 |
| • Municipal unit density | 560/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Community | |
| • Population | 14,203 (2011) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 211 00 |
| Area code(s) | 2752 |
| Vehicle registration | ΑΡ |
| Website | www.nafplio.gr |
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