Walking through the beautiful streets of the old town of #Nafplio.
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Nafplio was actually the first capital of the modern (post-Ottoman occupation) Greek state, thanks in part to its stunning fortress and other strong fortifications.
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The first head of government, Ioannis Kapodistrias, ruled from 1828 until his assassination just a few years later in 1831, upon which King Otto took over.
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Also yes, although it is known for being the birthplace of democracy, Greece was, for a while, a kingdom, then a constitutional monarchy up until a military coup in 1967.
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I have loved seeing more of my home country this summer, and learning much more about the place I came from. It’s one of the things I love most about travel - you learn about culture and history by seeing and experiencing, in a way that imprints that knowledge in your mind forever. I look forward to exploring so much more...
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#streetsingreece #visitnafplio #ναυπλιο
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