Acronafplia Castle (Nafplio)

Greece / Argolis / Nauplion / Nafplio
 castle, citadel, archaeological site, fortification
The castle of Acronafplia was mainly constructed by the Venetians. It is built on a long peninsula, which was previously connected to the mainland only by an isthmus. In Acronafplia Iioannis Kapodistrias built a military hospital and church and later the hospital became a prison for criminal and political prisoners. In the years of George I Acronafplia became a barracks and a military prison, and later, simply a prison. In 1970 the prison was shattered and the well known hotel XENIA PALACE was build.
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Coordinates:   37°33'49"N   22°47'44"E
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