Palamidi

Palamidi (Greek: Παλαμήδι) is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece.

Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre (709 ft) high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686–1715).

The two remaining bastions were named after St. Andrew (Agios Andreas) and the French Philhellene Robert who died in battle on the Acropolis of Athens.

The fortress commands an impressive view over the Argolic Gulf, the city of Náfplio and the surrounding country.

Locals in the town of Nafplion will say there are 999 steps to the top of the castle,[2] and specials can be found on menus that incorporate this number to catch a tourist's eye[citation needed].