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With three World Heritage sites on the doorstep the area is rightly proud of its heritage. The area is surrounded by many treasures of Ancient Greece. History was born here. Take the 999 steps to the Venetian masterpiece of military architecture that is the Palamidi Fortress. Or drop down in the lift to view the Bourtzi from a boat in the bay. The third century theatre of Epidavros is a short drive away through vineyards and orange groves, as is the ancient city state of Mycenae. Akronafplia fortress:  Nafplia Palace is built within the ancient fortress of Akronafplia Palamidi Fortress: 2,5 km Bourtzi – small island fortress: 600m Ancient Asini: 8 km Argos: 12 km Mycenae: 25 km Epidavros: 30 km Tiryns: 30 km  Sanctuary of Zeus, Nemea: 40km Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth: 55 km  Ancient Isthmia: 65 km Ancient Olympia: 220 km Destination guide NAFPLION