What is Nauplion?
[[File:Bourtzi Nafplion.JPG|right|180px|thumb|The castle Bourtzi]] '''Nauplion''' is a Greek city. It is in the Argolida's prefecture, in the east of [[Peloponnese]] peninsula. Near Nauplio is the historical city of [[Argos]]. Nauplio was the first capital of [[Greece]]. Nauplio is a coastal city. It has three castles. The most famous are the Palamidi castle, and Bourtzi castle which is on the islet in front of the port. The population of Nauplion is 13,124 inhabitants. == History == Nauplion was the second capital of [[Greece]]. In 1834 the king Otto carried the capital to [[Athens]]. Nauplion was one of the first cities which were liberated during the [[Greek War of Independence]]. == Sites of interest == [[File:Nafplion Old City.JPG|left|150px|thumb|Nauplion]] Nauplion has many sites of interest. The most interesting sites are its three castles. Its old neighborhoods are also very beautiful places for visiting. In Nauplion there are many old beautiful buildings from previous centuries. {{Capitals of Greek prefectures}} [[Category:Cities in Greece]]