{"id":13435,"date":"2022-06-28T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agaaga.khoolbrew.ca\/?p=13435"},"modified":"2022-11-25T16:57:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T21:57:57","slug":"akronafplia-fortress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agaaga.khoolbrew.ca\/index.php\/2022\/06\/28\/akronafplia-fortress\/","title":{"rendered":"Akronafplia Fortress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During our explorations in lower Nafplio<\/a>, we wanted to find a way to the Akronafplia Fortress. This included many stairs and narrow alleyways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This way up to the fortress is not well signed, but more interesting than taking the main road.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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And finally, we find an entrance to the fortress at the end of this alleyway behind some homes. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Entering the fortress via one of its many entrances, whose name comes from the combination of Acropolis of Nafplio.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We realized how high we climbed when looking out over the city and harbour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From its walls, we can see Palamidi Fortress, and below, Arvanitias Beach<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Romans first built the lower walls was in the Bronze Age (3rd century), and the fortress was expanded by each subsequent conqueror (see the list<\/a>). There were three levels, and some of its walls were reputed to be up to 85 m high.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Akronafplio is the oldest fortress in the area. The other fortresses are Bourtzi and Palamidi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The fortress is built on a peninsula, and had natural defenses – no walls were required on two sides as there were sheer cliffs down to the sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Minor injury from all that climbing and jumping and exploring. Fortunately, Lara had her first-aid kit with her.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In ancient times, the semicircular tower was the main gate of the fortress, and the fortress grew into a town over time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Across from the main gate was a small theatre where some performances are still held today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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There are numerous underground passages, where explosives are no longer stored. \u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The kids had a fabulous time exploring every passage they could access.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The views!! Photo credit: Nolan.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Several bastions were added over time to the fortress, which had a “Castle of the Greeks”, a “Castle of the Franks”, and a “Castle of Toro”, all of which are in ruins today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The kids were convinced the boats were on a collision course so we hung out here until the excitement was over.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Whooooo!! Photo credit: Nolan.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lunch at the bottom of the clock tower was breezy with wonderful views.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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