Altogether there were over 1500 city-states in the Greek world, but some of these would barely qualify as towns in modern terms. Even Athens, by far the largest of all city-states, only contained ...

Nafplion is a small city with thousands of years of eventful history and a unique character, full of style and beauty.

towers over the city. Built high and strong to deflect cannon fire, the Fortezza still houses a series of caves, as well as the remains of a Turkish mosque and a Greek Orthodox chapel. The area ...