Lion of Bavaria
Nafplio, Greece

Lion of Bavaria

Type: monument / history

A monumental stone lion from 1840, erected in memory of Bavarian soldiers. One of the lesser-known but historically significant landmarks of Nafplio.

Tickets

Entry: 🟢 Free entry

Free admission. Accessible on foot from the city center (~15 min walk).

🏛️ Heads up: Old core — displayed distance is linear (as the crow flies); narrow streets and stairs mean actual walking is 1.3–1.5× longer than the number shown.

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Nearby restaurants

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Roast Lemon Pantazi Matina

Roast Lemon Pantazi Matina

Open until 00:30
⭐ 4.40 1082 reviews 216m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

€€

Address: Leoforos Asklipiou 23, Nafplio

Phone: +30 2752 026995

Opening hours: 12:00–00:30

ΨΗΤΌ ΛΙΧΟΥΔΙΈΣ

ΨΗΤΌ ΛΙΧΟΥΔΙΈΣ

Open until 22:30
⭐ 5.00 151 reviews 227m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

Address: Leoforos Asklipiou 19, Nafplio

Phone: +30 2752 022724

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:30–22:30 Wednesday: 10:30–22:30 Thursday: 10:30–22:30 Friday: 10:30–22:30 Saturday: 10:30–22:30 Sunday: 10:30–22:30
Kallinis

Kallinis

Closed (opens at 18:30)
⭐ 4.70 610 reviews 336m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

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Address: 25is Martiou 41, Nafplio

Phone: +30 2752 024408

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 18:30–01:00 Tuesday: 18:30–01:00 Wednesday: 18:30–01:00 Thursday: 18:30–01:00 Friday: 18:30–01:00 Saturday: 18:30–01:00 Sunday: Closed
Ταβέρνα ο Ντίνος Όλα στα Κάρβουνα

Ταβέρνα ο Ντίνος Όλα στα Κάρβουνα

Closed (opens at 18:00)
⭐ 4.70 357 reviews 337m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

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Address: Chrysostómou Smýrnis 27, Nafplio

Phone: +30 2752 025238

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 18:00–00:00 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 18:00–00:00 Thursday: 18:00–00:00 Friday: 18:00–00:00 Saturday: 18:00–00:00 Sunday: 12:00–18:00
Zournal

Zournal

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.80 1027 reviews 416m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 16.06.2026

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Address: 25is Martiou 17, Nafplio

Phone: +30 2752 025655

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 13:30–23:00 Wednesday: 13:30–23:00 Thursday: 13:30–23:00 Friday: 13:30–23:00 Saturday: 13:30–23:00 Sunday: Closed
acrobats Tavern

acrobats Tavern

Closed today
⭐ 4.80 356 reviews 423m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 17.06.2026

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Address: Egiou 8, Nafplio

Phone: +30 2752 022555

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 14:00–03:00 Tuesday: 14:00–03:00 Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 14:00–03:00 Friday: 14:00–03:00 Saturday: 14:00–03:00 Sunday: 14:00–03:00
Menta Resto Bar

Menta Resto Bar

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.60 1078 reviews 456m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 16.06.2026

€€

Address: 25is Martiou 9, Nafplio

Phone: +30 2752 099088

Opening hours: 13:00–23:00

Pidalio Tavern

Pidalio Tavern

Open until 22:45
⭐ 4.70 7041 reviews 486m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 16.06.2026

€€

Address: 25is Martiou 5, Nafplio

Phone: +30 2752 022603

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 13:30–22:45 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 13:30–22:45 Thursday: 13:30–22:45 Friday: 13:30–22:45 Saturday: 13:30–22:45 Sunday: 13:30–22:45