One of the most beautiful and romantic towns all over Greece, Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834. According to mythology, the town was founded by Nafplios, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus Anymone. The town’s history traces back to the prehistoric era when soldiers from here participated in the Argonautic expedition and the Trojan War alike. The town declined during the Roman times and flourished again during the Byzantine times. Frankish, Venetian and Turkish conquerors left their mark in the town and strongly influenced its culture, architecture and traditions during the centuries. . . . . . . . . . #greece #earthpix #theglobewanderer #hello_rooftops #living_destinations #exceptional_pictures #roundphotO #wanderful_places #peloponnese_gr #europe