My last post was a small teaser about the travel destination I am right now and I think it is time for the announcement of the mysterious city :)
Actually there isn't much mystery into it, we are at Nafplio, my partner's hometown and a beloved destination!
When it comes to the formation of the modern Greek state everything started here. It is the most common thing to see signs on the buildings at the old part of the town informing you that they housed the first parliament, the first high school, the first ministry of some kind and generally something "first".
Maybe the vague concept of Hellenism, meaning the connection between the ancient and the modern Greeks, goes millenniums back in time but what we call Greece today started 200 years ago and this town is a living museum of its first steps.
Not all the reminders are pleasant. As you walk in the narrow scenic roads you may pass the spot of the murder of the first governor of Greece (one more "first"). And many more dark pages of our history are also written here.
Nafplio is now one of the most visited destinations in Greece. The proximity to Athens, the well preserved old town and the abundance of facilities make it extremely popular, some times too popular for my taste :)
Today is one of those days that the place is literally flooded by visitors but I have found a quiet hour, early in the morning, to walk and take a few pictures. I hope you like them :)
This is my contribution to the #SublimeSunday, instigated by @c0ff33a , as well as the #beautifulsunday, hosted by @ace108!
Have a lovely Sunday!
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It looks so wonderful. I know I've been there twice as a child, back in the 1970s during Greece holidays with my parents.
I remember well the little private family house where we had a room for rent and the beach we went. Unfortunately no memories of the town.
Have to look, maybe somewhere there exist photos on dia negatives.
Thanks for sharing and reminding me if this:-)
Thank you very much for your comment and your support!
I am really glad I revived good memories :)
So that is what you and your beautiful @traisto are up to!! How wonderful. And what a delightful destination. I'm missing out so much with my faulty laptop keeping me offline these days. But it's always worth the struggle to see what so many of you special people are up to in your unique parts of the world
Thank you so much!
We were wondering where have you been. Glad to hear that it was only a faulty laptop that kept you away :)
Thank you. Sadly I need a new laptop charger. But they have discontinued this particular laptop and so there are no new parts. I'm slowly moving everything onto my husband's laptop. But I don't like his system so I haven't taken the plunge yet.
All around the place says old town charm.
Enjoy your trip there.
Thank you very much :)
You're welcome.
I love the photos, how could I not! The buildings are soberer but if I think about the history of the city, which you have told us, it's natural to be so. I noticed the multitude of balconies, is it something specific?
Thanks a lot!
I don't know something more about the balconies but I do like them :)
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You got some incredible shots here! After seeing that sky... i know why Greece's color is blue! hahaha Keep up the great work.
Haha, I have some pretty good "material" to work with :)
Thanks a lot!
You most certainly do! hahaha
So, it's revealed :D
Very cool place, seeing from your photos :)
Much nicer than the coastal cities in Spain... or I am just seeing the neighbour's grass greener right now lol
Glad you like it!
The only coastal cities of Spain that I have visited Barcelona and Valencia and I don't think there is any comparison to make :)
Well, Valencia and Barcelona are outstanding :)
Yes they are :)
Thank you very much, I am glad you like them :)