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Plateia Syntagmatos (Constitution Square)- Nafplion

Nafplio (Modern Greek: Ναύπλιο, Nafplio) is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. The town was the first capital of modern Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Nafplio is now the capital of the peripheral unit of Argolis.

Syntagma meaning Constitution is the central and biggest square in Nafplion.

Laid with a beautiful white marble this spacious square is surrounded by period buildings such as the Turkish mosque, The National Bank and the Armory as well as the First Parliament building. Coming off the square there is the "Megalos Dromos" a buyer’s delight with a variety of unique souvenirs, boutiques and jewellery shops. With its' selection of cafe-bars and a wonderful view of the Palamidi Fortress this square is a favoured place to relax and while away your time people watching any time of day.

 

 

 

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Uploaded on January 6, 2012
Taken on January 5, 2012