nafplio national gallery

The branch of the National Gallery in Nafplion housed in a restored mansion from the early 20th century by CP Plan Scimitar. By 2004 he had another use. Since then and after renovation and proper configuration of the charitable foundation "D. Onassis' serves as gallery.In areas of the permanent exhibition is housed divided into five sections entitled "1821-Forms and themes of Greek War of Independence" and houses works by famous Greek artists alongside whose sculptures, everyday objects and weapons of the fighters. Apart from the permanent exhibition hall, the space is rich library and hall hosts temporary exhibitions.

Visited Nafplio National Gallery couple of times...It is worth paying a visit there if you gonna stay in Nafplio.

Gorgeous building. Dipped in really to ask directions to tourist information, ended up buying tickets and seeing the paintings. Glad we did. Some enjoyable works of Greek art.

The Athens National Gallery first annex out of Athens is located near to the entrance of Nafplion in a neo-classical building, built in the beginning of 20th century as a gynecological clinic. With the efforts of a person who loves Nafplio and the support of certain organizations and the Municipality, the building was bought by the last and it has been beautifully renovated for becoming a gallery with funding from Onasis Foundation. Due to the significance Nafplion had in the Greek liberation war, as well as because it was the first official Capital of the new Greek State in the first third of 19th century, the Gallery houses a permanent exhibition of works related with the Greek Independence war against Turks, all paintings moved from the Athens National Gallery. The exhibition is worthy to be seen not only from Greeks, but also from tourists (especially the Europeans) since many of the painters are from their Countries. In today's difficult, for all, times it is very helpful to understand that this liberation war inspired their compatriates, who showed solidarity using their art, contributing in the common opinion move and finally in the support to Greeks for their liberation.Beyond the historical and artistic importance of the Gallery, the building itself deserves a visit, as being among the best Nafplio buildings (the only one in neo-classical form outside the old fortress walls of the city). It is also interesting from engineering point of view as being built on a layer of cement to protect its sinking in the very recently drained swamp, in 1905, when the contruction has completed (innovative method of sustaining a building those days). It's very important to say that the visit of the Gallery will give to the visitor an idea of the roots and the spirit of the city, prior the visitor to continue the visits in the narrow streets, castles, churches etc. It will help her/him to get into the city's "meaning" and it will help to enjoy the most.

This Museum is housed in a wonderful neoclassical building renovated and equipped by the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation. It houses historical paintings related to the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829), thus pointing to the city of Nafplion as the first capital of Greece. The entrance fee is only 3€ but the place is so beautiful and the paintings impressing.The day we visited the museum, we had the honour to have the curator of the museum Mrs.Karakourti as an extraordinary guide. A group of visitors from Ukraine with a Pope were invited there, so we stood near them and we had the permission to take some photos of this magnificent collection. The exhibition of the paintings is divided in different sections “Scenes from the War of Independence. Battles-Heroes” portrays historical events and figures. Then the special subject of the “Dying Hero” represents the sacrifice and death of well-known heroes that became symbols of the human fights for faith and freedom. Another section depicts the almost always victorious fight at sea that encouraged the struggling Greeks and was a decisive factor of the final victory. A large portion of the artistic creation at the time was devoted to the harsh consequences of the war, the hardships that the fighters of the civil population faced. The last section of the exhibition comprises works that express the tendencies that formed the ideology of the Free State. Except of the paintings and some sculptures there is a section dedicated to rare objects and weapons that complete the theme of the exhibition.It was a really interesting visit, even because they permit people to consult books and buy posters and small jewels. It worth a visit indeed.

Πολύ ωραία η μόνιμη έκθεση και το κτίριο πολύ όμορφα διατηρημένο.Το επισκέφθηκα δύο φορές (πρωί και βράδυ) και ήταν πραγματικά ηρεμιστικό.

Αξίζει κανείς να επισκεφτεί και το νεοκλασικό κτίριο που στεγάζεται η έκθεση αλλά και τα διάφορε εκθέματά της.

Επισκεφτείτε τη. Αξίζει τον κόπο!!!!!! Θαλασσογραφίες από τον Αλταμούρα και τον Βολανάκη μέχρι το Λύτρα και τον Παρθένη.