Nafplio is a picturesque little town.

We drove up to Palamidi Fortress.

I can’t imagine hiking up there to the top.

It’s €4 for adults and FREE for kids.

It wasn’t as clear a day for views as I would have liked.

After enjoying the views and exploring the castle, we drove back down to the town. We parked by the docks and beelined for gelato.

Next to the best gelateria is this lovely church.

The Church of the Panagia is especially magnificent inside.

Outside the church is an interesting mosaic.

The streets are just magical to walk around.

Liz was excited to see this cupcake shop, which is apparently quite wonderful, but we were stuffed from lunch and gelato.

We used Rick Steves walking tour.

We bought komboloi beads at the recommended best worry bead shop.

It was a lovely detour to visit Nafplio!

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