The Palámidi fortress, Náfpoli

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Náfpoli has no less than 3 fortresses surrounding the city. The Palámidi fortress is the largest as well as the most recent fortress. It was built during the period 1711-1714, and is thus in mint condition today. Palámidi is crowning the mountain just behind Náfpoli city. There are today two possible ways to get to the fortress, either through walking the nearly 1000 steps up the stairs, or by driving around by car. Fortunately, we did not know about the road, so we took the stairs up and not at least down. A fantastic tour, read the description further down on this page.

 

 

Palamidi fortress and the stairs make a magnificent view bathed in lights!

Travel description day 2 (Saturday, April 15 2000)

We were told that there were 930 steps up the ticket-boot were we paid the entry-fee (2,50€). But it was a few more before we were on the top of this really big and exceptionally well preserved fortress. And the view you have from up here! It really makes the climbing of the stairs worthwhile! On the way up you may also admire and photograph numbers of beautiful flowers and plants. The fauna is really flourishing already, and the heat is also keeping up. The dogs are already seeking out the shadows for a rest.

 

 

As you can see, the fortress is very well preserved

 

 

The fortress is occupying quit a large area.

 

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An overview of the courtyard.

 

 

Even along the stairs you may find wonderful flowers.

 

 

Anne Grete made this flower band from flowers she found inside the upper area of the fortress, an area really rich with flowers.

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© Jan Bergtun, 27. May 2001 Updated, 09.24.2011
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