Nafplio, Greece

Staikopoulos Park

Staikopoulos Park, Nafplio

A shaded green strip below the Palamidi cliffs, named for Staikos Staikopoulos, the general who stormed the fortress in 1822. Locals walk and rest here in the shadow of the rock he captured, and a yearly ceremony marks the feat each November.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Staikopoulos Park, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 37.564781, 22.80102

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