Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos

Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. The Venetian dominates over Nafpaktos town, which you can reach by road from the or by car in less than 10 minutes. The is very large and in very good condition. Clean, with fire extinguishers, cut grass, pruned trees, signage and unique at every point! For safety reasons, climbing the walls is prohibited. Καλοδιατηρημένο κάστρο 🏰 στην κορυφή της Ναυπάκτου με εξαιρετική θέα από ψηλά με εισιτήριο 5 € από την πύλη του δρόμου. I strongly advise anyone who can to walk from the fortified port up to the fortress through the town's winding streets and back. It's not such a long or steep walk and provides thrilling views. Lots of stops are possible along the way (Turkish baths, gates, Cafe Kastro...), and you can discover the fantastic work effort put into the five defense walls at your leisure. The and information center on top provide fascinating insights into the medieval history of the Gulf of Patras/Corinth from Byzantine times to the famous Battle of Lepanto and War of Independence. A history of besiegers finally besieged. An absolutely essential visit, particularly exciting for kids too! Magnificent views! Very well preserved. I recommend you take the walking path which takes you through the old to the small gate. You can see the ottoman ruins on the way up. The has a small as well, which includes the history of the town, and a church. Unfortunately it was not open for visitors. Stunning place. Entrance is just 2-3 euros for adults. Their mini is very nice and clean. The staff was very kind and smily. Amazing fortification complex by any standard. There is much that is obvious. Massive bastions, imposing walls, crenelations, ramparts, towers, canon slots, gun slits, arrow slits, machicolations, and gatehouses. It's all here, and much of it scattered across the modern city, much of which has been built within the lower two layers of the -five in total- layers of the fortifications. What is less known is that the ancient fortification upon which what was now can see has been built was even larger than this massive construct of the early gunpowder era. Some of the ancient remains can still be seen by the inquisitive eye, especially on the upper levels. Here, there are also discernable remains of the medieval (Byzantine) era. For a time, this port was a base of the fleet of the Byzantine Empire. The very name of the city means shipyards. This is also supposed to be the place from where the descendants of Heracles, the Dorian tribe, ventured southward to conquer most of the Peloponnese, ousting or confining into smaller regions the other Greek tribes that were preceded them, mainly of course the Acaeans. When the city came into their possession, the Venetians did not fail to realize its advantages and went forth to renovate and enhance its defenses. This, along with one large bastion that was added by the Ottomans, is the image of the fortifications that we see today. Many sections of the lower are accessible at all times and free to visit. Much walking is required in return for a visit to this spectacular fortification with great historical value and scenic of rare quality. Astounding from this history rich castle. Drive to the top or hike. Read about its history first. First occupied in 5th century BC. Destroyed by earthquakes a 1000 years later. Sat empty for 500 years. Rebuilt by the Byzantines in the 10th century. Conquered by Catalans in 1380. Recaptured by Venetians in 1407, defeated by the Ottoman Empire in the late 15th century. Retaken by the Venetians in 1687. Then back to the Ottomans and finally surrendered to the Greeks in 1829. Nafpaktos is a small seaside town. To get to this town, we had to cross the Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge, one of the largest bridges in Europe. Like Nafplio, there is a fortress that was built during the Venetian occupation (Castle of Nafpaktos). The amazing thing is that the wall of this fortress extends all the way down to Psani Beach. Here are some photos of the of Nafpaktos and the signboard pointing to the way up. Magnificent view of the fields, town, sea and the bridge Fantastic view from here. And a fantastic night view from the port. Good to check if you visit the area. Otherwise, defiantly not a must see as there are much better preserved castles in Greece which are well maintained and offer a much more immersive experience. Overall, I was not amazed. Nice area, but shops are a bit over priced compared to other areas in Greece. Amazing with stunning city view day and night! Magnificent historical place that was very nice to see. Хубав замък. Има и малък музей на територията на замъка. Приятна разходка и чудни гледки от хълма. Fabulous from this amazing old castle. A hot hike up but worth it. You can drive up if not up to it. I would recommend walking from as you really get a feel for the layers of fortification of the old city and see the most charming old and new houses on the way. Great archaeological site with a new little museum. Nice for a small walk and a great view on the gulf. The site itself is pretty well conserved. Be careful it’s not really accessible without a car. Loved it! Be aware that it closes between 12 and 17:00 because of heat. Also, we were told that insta 360 was not allowed It’s a bit of a hike up but there are several places to stop, we’d walked up via the Clocktower. Entry is €5pp incl the that shuts at 3pm Not sure i would pay the entry fee for the grounds alone. The church and information hall are locked so really it’s just wandering around the small grounds. Views are just as good from the entry gates. Amazing off the beaten path. Lovely place for a visit, dinner or a drink while overlooking the picturesque harbor. AMAZING hidden little town! But be aware of the bridge’s toll ! Ask for the 4 hour pass-20 EUR instead of paying 15€ x2 ( 30€) for tur-retur. No-one will tell you you if you don’t ask … Great from the top. Interesting walk through the to get to the entrance. Well worth the effort. Είναι ελεύθερη η είσοδος μέχρι το 3ο επίπεδο αλλά για να πας στο 4ο και 5ο επίπεδο θέλει εισητηριο . Η κυρία που ήταν στο 3οεπίπεδο όπου βρίσκονταν το ταμείο, μας ενημέρωσε ότι αν κάτσουμε παραπάνω στο 3ο επίπεδο θα πρέπει να πληρώσουμε . Ηταν λίγο περίεργη αλλά δεν της δώσαμε σημασία . Το κάστρο αξίζει και είναι ωραίο να συνδυάσεις το περπάτημα σε αυτό με έναν καφέ σε μια από τις δύο καφετέριες που υπάρχουν Fantastic place. Really well curated area and wonderful of the Antirion Bridge and Nafpaktos harbour. 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