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Visit the Ancient Corinth the once great city-state on the Isthmus, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece. Corinth was one of the most important cult centres for the Goddess of Love throughout its history. The Temple of Apollon, built in the middle of the 6th century BCE, is probably the most famous testimony of the splendour of the ancient city. A particular feature of the temple is the use of monolithic columns rather than the more commonly used column drums. Seven columns remain standing today.
Noteworthy is the great agora, which probably dates back to the 4th century BCE and would not have changed much during the following centuries.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Visit the Ancient Corinth the once great city-state on the Isthmus, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece. Corinth was one of the most important cult centres for the Goddess of Love throughout its history. The Temple of Apollon, built in the middle of the 6th century BCE, is probably the most famous testimony of the splendour of the ancient city. A particular feature of the temple is the use of monolithic columns rather than the more commonly used column drums. Seven columns remain standing today.
Noteworthy is the great agora, which probably dates back to the 4th century BCE and would not have changed much during the following centuries.
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Ancient Corinth the once great city-state on the Isthmus, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece.
Duration: 3 hours
