Hotel Marianna Nafplio Greece ***

Loation :::

Located near the Enetian tower, Hotel Marianna speaks of tradition, peaceful luxury, and old fashioned cleanliness.Spectacular views of the old city of Nafplio, and the Enetian Castles make this Hotel the ideal place for an unforgettable holiday. If you have seen the rest, you will know that Hotel Marianna is the best.

Accommodation :::

All of our rooms include a full bath, telephone, air conditioning, television and mini-bar. The rooms overlook the old city of Nafplio and the historic castles of Palamidi, Akronafplia and Mpouzi as well as the Gulf of Argolidas.Staying in one of our rooms, a visitors experience a home feeling, will enjoy a home cooked breakfast along with our professional service that satisfies your need for an unforgettable vacation. Once you leave here, you will be taking with you fond memories.

Nafplio City :::

In this beautiful land that god Poseidon first saw Amymone, the lovely daughter of Danaos, and fell madly in love with her. From their unison Nauplios was born in one of Euboia's shores, but when he grew up he sailed with his ship to the creek of the Argolic bay and founded there the ancient city of Nauplia, which took after his name.

The city holds a key position which enables sea communications, but is also protected bythe steep rock of Akronauplia, a combination which made Nauplio ever since the Neolithic era, one of the most desirable places of inhabitance but also of conquest. Indeed, Nauplio will be repeatedly invaded by Argians, Goths, Slavs and Albanians, Byzantines, Franks, Venetians and Turks. Until 1822 when the Greeks revolted against the Turks, fought and won back Palamidi and finally free Nauplio.

In January 1823, it became the seat of the temporary government of the Greek nation, which was at the time struggling for its independence. In January 1828, the first governor of Greece will come to the city, but a few years later in 1831 he will be assassinated near the church of Agios Spyridon.

A period of anarchy and upheaval will follow until King Othon, accompanied by 36 foreign vessels and a large retinue will arrive at Nauplio's bay in January 1833. The next year, the Greek capital will be transferred to the city of Athens.

From an architectural point of view, Nauplio is an amalgam of Prankish, Venetian and Turkish buildings both secular and neo-classic. Its broad streets and small alleys, its squares, Ottoman fountains, monuments, statues and beautiful parks