Asini

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Asini is a village and a former municipality in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece, named after the ancient city of Asine. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nafplio, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 136.873 km². Population 5,340. The seat of the municipality was in Drepano. ()

Local name: Δήμος Ασίνης Population: 1.1 thous.Coordinates: 37°32'45"N, 22°51'49"E

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Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian IslandsGreece

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Asini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tiryns, Palamidi, Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Acronauplia.

5.1 miNW
UNESCO-listed hill fort excavations
Tiryns, Nafplio
130 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Peloponnese, just a short distance from the enchanting city of Nafplio, lies the ancient site of Tiryns. This monumental ruin, steeped in myth and history, is a testament to the grandeur of Mycenaean civilization and has been recognized as a...
3.4 miW
Early 18th-century bastioned citadel
Palamidi, Nafplio
88 min walk • Perched atop a towering hill in the charming seaside city of Nafplio, Greece, the Palamidi Fortress is a remarkable example of military architecture from the Venetian era. Built by the Venetians in the early 18th century during their occupation of the area, this...
3.8 miW
Museum, History museum, Fashion museum
Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Nafplio
97 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Nafplio, the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation serves as a beacon of cultural heritage within the region. This esteemed cultural institute is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the traditional customs, arts, and crafts...
4 miW
View point, Forts and castles
Acronauplia, Nafplio
101 min walk • The Acronauplia is the oldest part of the city of Nafplion in Greece. Until the thirteenth century, it was a town on its own. The arrival of the Venetians and the Franks transformed it into part of the town fortifications.
4 miW
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Nafplion, Nafplio
101 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Nafplio is a museum in the town of Nafplio of the Argolis region in Greece. It has exhibits of the Neolithic period, Chalcolithic period, Helladic period, Mycenaean period, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods from all over southern Argolis. The museum is situated in the central square of Nafplion.
5.2 miNE
Bridge
Arkadiko Bridge
134 min walk • The Arkadiko Bridge or Kazarma Bridge is a Mycenaean bridge near the modern road from Tiryns to Epidauros on the Peloponnese, Greece.
4 miW
Library
Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece, Nafplio
101 min walk • The Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece is a Harvard research Center based in Nafplio, Greece. A twin institution to its counterpart Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. CHS GR is housed in the Iatrou building, formerly home to the municipal town hall of Nafplio, at Philhellene and King Othon Street.
1.6 miS
Village
Tolo
41 min walk • One of the main attractions in Tolo is its beautiful beaches, including the popular Psili Ammos Beach. With its soft golden sand and calm, shallow waters, this beach is perfect for families and sunbathers looking to unwind in a tranquil setting.
4.3 miW
Island
Bourtzi
111 min walk • The castle was originally built by the Venetians in the 15th century to protect the town from sea invasions, and its strategic location and impressive architecture make it a must-see for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in ancient fortifications.
2.5 miNW
Locality
Aria
65 min walk • Aria is a community in the municipality of Nafplio, Argolis, southern Greece. It consists of the villages Aria and Exostis.