Ducato di Aria accumulates elements of elegant accommodation in Nafplio, one of the first capitals of Greece and favorite travel destination.
Ducato di Aria brings together the characteristics of a hotel unit with an air of stately sophistication that leaves its indelible mark in one of the most beautiful and historic cities of Greece, Nafplio.
Nafplio, the first official capital of Greece, a colorful canvas of historical routes and crossroads of cultures. Vibrations that echo in its alleys, transporting visitors on spiritual journeys with Mycenaean, Venetian, Ottoman colors.
The manorial Nafplio owes its name to Nafplio, son of Poseidon and Amymone, daughter of Danaus. Fortified with cyclopean walls and built since the Mycenaean years, it fascinates since the history and the architecture of its buildings compose an enchanting setting impossible to fit into the texts of modern fiction writers.
A city with tradition and special beauty, like a Siren, it ‘sings’ its own melody through cobbled narrow streets and full-blooming bougainvillea overflowing from the balconies and courtyards of the elegant neoclassical and well-preserved mansions and the Turkish fountains.
The city of Nafplio, Napoli di Romania of the Venetians, was formed mainly from the years of the First Venetian rule, when, towards the end of the 15th century, the lower city was formed by artificial alluvium in the sea, which is identified with the current historical center of Nafplio. The historical center of Nafplio is located on the peninsula of the Argolic gulf, on the northern hill, Akronafplia.
The rocky peninsula of Akronaflpia, inhabited since prehistoric times, also known by the Turkish name of Its Kale (=inner castle).
The best view of the entire Argolic sea and the Mycenaean plain is offered by the historical church of Agios Andreas built on top of the fortress by the Venetian conquerors.
With a name that evokes European royalty, a breath away from the cosmopolitan city center of Nafplio, Ducato di Aria offers accommodation in luxury 5-person apartments with style and character.
Notes of warmth and luxury “dress up” the interior spaces of the rooms, while the outdoor space-garden offers moments of relaxation and contact with nature.
Lovers of vibrant, bright, cool and warm color shades will love the Blue, Black, Bordeaux and Gold suite while enjoying a European-style breakfast in their room and planning their day visiting Syntagma Square and Bourtzi which are only 4 kilometres from the property.
The much-photographed Bourtzi fortress was built on the islet of Agios Theodoros. Previously, during the Venetian period, it was connected to Akronafplia with a huge chain that blocked the entrance to the port, offering protection to the city from enemy ships.
Don’t forget to visit
- The building of the first Hellenic Army Academy, which today houses the War Museum
- The Houses of the regents Armansberg and Maurer
- The Bavarian Lion in the district of Pronoia
- The award-winning Peloponnesian Folklore Museum
- The Children’s Museum
- The unique Komboloi Museum
- The City Hall in Navarchon Square
- The statue of Ioannis Kapodistrias in the homonymous square
- The park of Greek Revolution’s hero Theodoros Kolokotronis with his imposing equestrian statue
- The restored Land Gate
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