The Gold Book of Nafplio | Page 27

SYNTAGMA SQUARE Known as “Platanos Square”, it became “Loudobikos Square” (in honor of king Otto’s father). In 1843, the Greeks demanded that the young king grants them a Constitution and thus the square took its present name. Here, once, under the shade of the plane tree, the leaders of the Independence War devised their revolutionary plans against the Turks ... while today visitors enjoy the sunny days in the cafes with a view of many impressive buildings ... the vaulted Parliament Building, the Trianon (old mosque), the Church of Aghios Georgios and the Archaeological Museum. 27