EXCURSION to Kefalari, Palamidi, Nafplio - March 20, 2022 April 10, 2022

The CULTURAL SOCIETY LONGOS "LORD BYRON" organized in cooperation with MATTHEOS-TOURS - Aigio a one-day excursion to KEFALARI, PALAMIDI and NAFPLIO on April 10, 2022. Departure from Longos: 7.45 a.m.

All measures intended to combat the pandemic were observed. Participation fee: 18 €/person. Optional entrance Palamidi: 8 €/person - over 65 years: 4 €/person. Further information and registration:    Mrs Despina Manolopoulou, phone 6984 14 2411    Mrs Dimitra Prinou-Tsamtsouri, phone 6976 61 6337

Excursion programme 10 April 2022 KEFALARI, PALAMIDI and NAFPLIO Meeting at the fountain on Eucalyptus Road at 07.45 ... ...and depart for Kefalari ... where we enjoyed our morning coffee: Then we continued to the fortress of Palamidi: After visiting the historic fortress, we continued our excursion to the city of Nafplio. During our stay there, we were able to visit some of the city's many museums and attractions, such as    - the first Greek Parliament - Vouleftiko                                         Read more ...    - the church of St. Spyridonas                                                     Read more ...    - the Lion of Bavaria                                                                  Read more ...    - the Archeological Museum                                                    Read more ...    - the Museum of Folklore                                                      Read more ...    - the War Museum                                                             Read more ...    - the world's only Komboloi Museum                          Read more ...    - the Cathedral of Saint George                                Read more ...    - the church of Panaghia                                         Read more ...    - the church of Metamorphosis Tou Sotiros         Read more ... Lunch in the town of Nafplio, walk along the beach of Arvanitia and afternoon coffee in the alleys of the old town. Departure from Nafplio in the afternoon and return in the evening to Longos with a short stop on the way back.

Kefalari/Argos Three kilometres southwest of Argos and on the old national road to Tripoli, the turnoff to Kefalari (population 455 in the 1951 census and 602 in the 1991 census) leads between orchards, old farmhouses, modern villas and old traditional water mills on the right side of the road.

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Palamidi Palamidi is one of the most beautiful castles in Greece and the largest and best preserved fortification of the Venetian occupation. It was completed in 1714 in a record time of only a few years to serve the military and maritime operations of the Venetians at the time. It follows the natural line of the hill and merges with the surrounding landscape, fully respecting the space and the purpose it is meant to serve. It is preserved in excellent condition and represents one of the greatest achievements of Venetian fortress architecture.

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Nafplio Nafplio, the capital of the prefecture of Argolis, is one of the most famous and beautiful cities in Greece. It is not only an administrative centre, but also an important tourist centre that is heavily frequented throughout the year. According to mythology, the city owes its name to the settler Nafplio, son of the god Poseidon and Amymoni. In ancient times, Nafplio lay in the shadow of Argos and served as its port from the 7th century BC.

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