ABOUT NAFPLIO

“ Nafplio (or Anapli), the capital of the regional unit of Argolis, is one of the most well-known and beautiful cities in Greece. In addition to being an administrative centre, it is also an important tourist destination, with continuous activity throughout the year.

According to mythology, the city owes its name to its founder Nafplios, the son of the god Poseidon and Amymone. In antiquity, Nafplio remained largely in the shadow of Argos, serving as its port from the 7th century BCE.

The city reached its peak of prosperity when it became the capital of the modern Greek state, from 1827 to 1834. On 8 January 1828, the first Governor of modern Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias, arrived in Nafplio.

On 27 September 1831, Kapodistrias was assassinated outside the Church of Saint Spyridon. On 25 January 1833, the people of Nafplio welcomed King Otto, who remained in the city until the capital was transferred to Athens in 1834. ”

Information sourced from the official website of the Municipality of Nafplio

STUDENT LIFE IN NAFPLIO

Student life is an important and enriching part of university studies. The Department of Theatre Studies, as part of the School of Fine Arts at the University of the Peloponnese, further enriches the cultural life of the historic city of Nafplio, offering a unique and high-quality student experience.

A city with roots in antiquity and the Mycenaean civilisation, located at the edge of the Argolic Plain and the Argolic Gulf, Nafplio features a beautifully preserved historic centre.

Key landmarks include the Palamidi Fortress, Akronafplia, Bourtzi, Syntagma Square, the Vouleftiko, Filhellinon Square, Kapodistrias Square, Kolokotronis Park, and the Church of Saint Spyridon.

Nafplio is both an international tourist destination and a city with important cultural and academic institutions, such as:

• Archaeological Museum of Nafplio
• Nafplio Branch of the National Gallery of Greece
• Centre for Hellenic Studies of Harvard University
• Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation
• Fougaro Cultural Space
• Public Library of Palamidi

as well as major archaeological sites in Tiryns and Mycenae.

Modern facilities include the city cinema, athletics stadium, Olympic-sized municipal swimming pool, and indoor sports hall.

Nafplio is also located near major destinations such as Epidaurus (home of the International Festival of Epidaurus), Mycenae, Argos, the islands of Spetses, and of course Athens.