Coat of arms of Corinth. A story about an independent trip to Greece: a report on a trip to Corinth. Ancient city of Nemea
I get up at 7 o'clock and slept through dawn. The sun is already above the horizon. I'm going to the sea. The weather today is even warmer, the sea is calm. I decided to feed the fish with cookies. So many of them swam that the water began to boil, as if boiling. There are even large ones, about 20 cm. To the right, two women are swimming on the pier, I hear them talking in Russian. I’m not surprised by this, because only our compatriots swim at this autumn time; Europeans are already cool. I asked what the water was like, they answered that the water was warm, and invited me to swim. I quickly return to the hotel, where I change clothes, and go to the sea. The women were still swimming. The water is really warm, and I enjoyed swimming in their campaign. The fish here are biting. Two bit me, I even squealed in surprise. After that, I tried to swim or move more, but not stop, so as not to be bitten again. After swimming I go to my room to take a shower. I walked around the territory of the hotel park, I see neat paths and decorative bushes.
We decided to go to. Let's go to the train. While Igor was buying tickets, I climbed the stairs to the platform, sat down on the seat, and waited. I hear Igor’s voice, I look around, but he’s not there. I see that he is standing on the opposite platform; it turns out that I climbed onto the wrong platform. I had to rush down the stairs and through the passage in a hurry to get to the other side. And Igor wisely took the elevator up here and chuckled at my inattention. Then the train arrived, we rode it for 20 minutes.
Then we catch a taxi and go to the village Ancient Corinth, which is 6 km from the Gulf of Corinth. Here we decided to have a snack in a cafe. While we were having lunch, I watched the stray cats. I threw a piece of breadstick at one, but she didn’t eat our “rubbish.” But the cat happily caught and licked ants with her tongue and ate natural “meat.” I marveled at this. Now we go to the ruins of the ancient town. The name Corinth bears not one city, but two, the distance between them is just over three kilometers.
First Corinth
- this is the oldest city, and the second, built relatively recently, “only” at the end of the 19th century. The most attractive to us, with its sights and ruins of temples that were erected before our era, is undoubtedly old Corinth. The ruins of the ancient city of Corinth represent one of the significant complexes of the ancient Greek city. Its territory is huge.
Ancient city could control the route between the Saronic and Corinthian gulfs, and receive trade and economic benefits from both seas. The city was heavily destroyed to its foundation by the Romans in 146 BC. For 100 years the city lay in ruins. Julius Caesar began to rebuild it. The city began to be haunted by misfortunes. One might say that the gods themselves were angry with Corinth: the terrible earthquakes that occurred in 375 and 551 erased all the buildings of the Corinthians from the face of the earth. In 395, the conqueror Alaric again sacked the city and killed most its inhabitants, who miraculously survived, were sold into slavery. In the 13th century Corinth, like many others greek cities, becomes part Ottoman Empire. Only in 1830, almost completely destroyed, Corinth, during the war of independence, which lasted almost nine years, again gets a chance for independence.
The sun is shining brightly, and it’s even hot on open place. There was no need to take jackets today. Now ancient Corinth resembles more of an archaeological site. Here you can see the ruins of the huge Agora structure. In addition, we see two main streets of the ancient city. In the Agora Square there were so-called central benches, below them there was a platform for speakers. The Apostle Paul was brought to this site.
On the Agora of Corinth there were Roman basilicas, buildings for administrative administration. The most important is the Basilica Julia. It was decorated with statues of the imperial family. On east side on a hill, seven surviving columns of the Temple of Apollo are visible. There was once a culture here. Nothing now. Time, wars, and earthquakes destroyed everything. Everything ends sooner or later.
A dog with two collars is wandering around the ruins. Once again I avoid him, taught by bitter experience. But the dog turned out to be good-natured. On the ruins I liked an ancient jug, or the remains of it. Its dimensions are about 80-100 cm. The neck is no longer there, and now it looks like a stone ball. To the right of the ruins you can hear the hubbub of schoolchildren shouting loudly in their school. We walked around the area and returned to the small museum.
Relief slabs from the theater and many busts and statues are displayed in the courtyard. There is a small tomb in which the bones of an ancient man are preserved. The halls are mainly dominated by ceramic products, mainly vessels and figurines.
We rested a little outside, but our time is running out, the museum is open until 15:00. Now we go back by taxi for 9 euros. We change trains to our village. We are in a hurry to catch the afternoon snack.
Having rested a little, we go to the sea. There are more people on the beach today because it is warm. A few people swim in the sea, including one black man. I swam with pleasure. The beach gradually became empty. We are almost the last to leave. Igor met Russian tourists who live in a bungalow. Their room is smaller than ours, cooler. Small bathroom. Our room is better. We talked a little. Before dinner I went to the beach again. There are also tables with armchairs, where vacationers sit and are entertained by animators. They sang, danced, and acted out skits. I’m sitting by the sea, in the evening it’s quiet, the waves are steadily rolling in. The bright lights from the hotel are reflected in the water, which is transparent, you can see every pebble at the bottom. The stars are not visible today, and neither is the moon. At about 21 o'clock Igor went to dinner, I made a plan for him to eat fruit. The animators moved from the street to the dining room. They are wearing different costumes, some were a robber, some a general, some a superman with bulging muscles in wigs and hats. They talked loudly, ran from table to table, entertaining people, or rather distracting them from eating. Tourists are mostly French and greet them with joy, entering into theatrical contact. One robber with a huge pistol approached Igor and put it to his head. Igor did not react at all, and simply did not know how to answer in French. The pirate, painted on her face, went to another table. We go to our room.
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Modern Corinth was rebuilt after the 1858 earthquake three kilometers northeast of the destroyed city; to the northeast of the modern city there is the Corinth Canal (built 1881-93; length - 6.3 km, width - 22 m, depth - 8 m), opening into the Saronikos Gulf near the city of Isthmia.
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Prehistoric era
Periander is sometimes classified as one of the Seven Sages. During his reign, the first Corinthian coins were minted, and for the first time an attempt was made to create a canal across the Isthmian Isthmus, which would allow ships to travel directly from Corinth to the Saronic Gulf. The project was never implemented due to the difficulties of its technical implementation, but instead of a canal, Diolk was created - a portage across the Isthmus of Corinth. The golden age of Corinth was the Cypselid era, which ended with the reign of Periander's nephew Psammetichus, named after the Egyptian Hellenophile pharaoh Psammetichus I. Psammetichus was killed in a conspiracy in the third year of his reign, and an oligarchic system was established in Corinth.
During this period, the Corinthian order developed, the third order of classical ancient Greek architecture after the Ionic and Dorian. The design of its capital was the most complex and magnificent of the three, reflecting the wealth and wasteful lifestyle of the citizens of the polis, in contrast to the severity and simplicity of the Dorian order, corresponding to the rule of life of the Spartans (the Corinthians, like the Spartans, were Dorians), while the Ionic order expressed the balance between the first two orders, embodying the idea of measure among the Ionians.
Then the saying appeared: “ οὐ παντὸς πλεῖν ἐς Κόρινθον » ( ou pantos plein es Korinthon), which literally translates as “Not everyone can sail to Corinth” - life in the city was very expensive. The city was famous for the temple of prostitutes, dedicated to the goddess of love Aphrodite; they served wealthy merchants and influential government officials in the city or traveling with them outside the city. The most famous of them, Laisa, had a reputation for being gifted with outstanding abilities in her field and charging the highest fees for her services.
The city owned two ports, one on the shores of the Corinthian Gulf, the other on the Saronic Gulf, open to trade routes, respectively, of the western and eastern Mediterranean. Through Lechayon, located on the shores of the Gulf of Corinth, communication was established with the Western colonies ( ἀποικία
- eviction) and Magna Graecia, and ships from Athens, Ionia, Cyprus, and the regions of the Levant came to Cenchrea. Both harbors had docks to support the city-state's large fleet.
Roman time
The military leader of the Roman Republic, Lucius Mummius of Achaea, destroyed the city after a siege in 146 BC. e. ; Having entered Corinth, Mummius put the men to the sword, sold the women and children into slavery and set the city on fire. For the victory over the Achaean League he received the Achaean cognomen. Archaeological evidence suggests that even after the devastation there existed small settlement, until in 44 BC. e. , shortly before his death, Julius Caesar did not recreate the city under the name Colonia laus Iulia Corinthiensis. Appian writes that the new settlers were Roman freedmen. Corinth was later the seat of the government of the province of Achaea (according to the Acts of the Apostles). The city was distinguished by its wealth, and its population by its vicious morals and love of luxury. The population was mixed and consisted of Romans, Greeks and Jews.
Paul was also the author of two letters to the Christian community of Corinth; the first message notes the complexity of the existence of a Christian community in this cosmopolitan city.
Byzantine time
Corinth was destroyed by earthquakes in 551. Alaric I, during the invasion of Greece, plundered the city and sold many of its inhabitants into slavery. Under Justinian I, a stone wall stretched from the Saronic to the Corinthian Gulf, protecting the city and the entire Peloponnese from invasions from the north. The length of the structure, called Examilion, was approximately ten kilometers. At that time, Corinth housed the administration of the Hellas theme, which roughly coincided in territory with modern Greece. In the 12th century, under the Komnenos dynasty, the city became rich in silk trade with countries Western Europe, the wealth of the city attracted Roger of Sicily here, who ravaged Corinth in 1147.
Achaean Principality
After breaking resistance, Corinth became part of the Achaean Principality, which was ruled by the Villehardouins from their capital Andravida, located in the region of Elis. Corinth was the closest significant city to the border with another Crusader state, the Principality of Athens.
In the Ottoman Empire
Modern Corinth
In 1858 Old city, located on the site of ancient Corinth, was completely destroyed by an earthquake, now it is known as Αρχαία Κόρινθος
- Ancient Corinth. New town was founded three kilometers to the northeast, on the coast of the Gulf of Corinth.
Corinth is the second most populous city in the Peloponnese periphery after Kalamata, whose population is 53,659 people (). According to the 1991 census, 28,071 people lived in the city, according to the 2001 census - 30,434 people, that is, over ten years the increase was 8.4%. Between 1991 and 1991, population growth was among the highest in the country.
The population of the municipal district of Corinth in 2001 was 36,991 inhabitants. In the district there are settlements: Ancient Corinth, located three kilometers from the center of the new city, at the foot of the Acrocorinth rock, on the site of ancient and medieval Corinth, with a population of 1,770 people, Examilia - 1,567 people, Xylokerisa - 777 people and Solomos - 686 people .
Thanks to its position on the isthmus connecting the Peloponnese and the rest of Greece, Corinth is a transport hub. The Corinth Canal, crossing the Isthmian Isthmus, provides water transport links between the western Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea. A port adjoins the city from the north, meeting the needs of local industry and agriculture, mainly exporting goods.
Corinth is also large industrial center. The oil refining complex, considered one of the largest in the eastern Mediterranean, is located 12 kilometers northeast of the city. Among the products of the enterprises are copper cables, products of the oil refining industry, medical equipment, marble, gypsum, ceramic tiles, salt, mineral water and drinks, meat products and gums. By now, the process of deindustrialization has begun, paper enterprises, a textile factory and a meat packaging plant have closed their production.
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- Shatalov A.V. 2010: Author. diss... Ph.D. Stavropol.
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The Gulf of Corinth divides mainland Greece and the Peloponnese Peninsula. It is a deep, narrow bay of the Ionian Sea, bounded on the east by the Isthmian Isthmus, and on the west by capes Rion and Antirion, connected by the Rio-Antirio bridge. Here is one of the most seismically dangerous areas in Europe.
The bay is connected to the Aegean Sea by the famous Corinth Canal and can be seen in all its glory from tiny seaside towns. For example, from Nafpaktos. By the way, it was nearby that the largest naval battle in the bay took place in the 16th century, which largely predetermined the end of Turkish power in the Mediterranean basin. In the immediate vicinity of the bay there are other famous cities Greece - Delphi, Corinth, Loutraki, etc.
Extremely interesting and suspension bridge Peloponnese, the longest in the world, connecting the mainland with the peninsula of the same name. It was opened for the Olympic Games in Greece, although the idea itself appeared earlier. The gigantic bridge, 2 kilometers 252 meters long and 65 meters high, is supported by four pillars, each 230 meters high, to which it is connected by suspended steel cables. The design is extremely complex and takes into account the seismicity and heavy shipping traffic in the bay.
Temple of Apollo in Corinth
The ancient Greek period of development of ancient Corinth is represented by the temple of Apollo, the patron god of this city. Built in the middle of the 6th century. BC. on the site of its predecessor, destroyed in the 7th century, the temple was built in the Doric style and initially had six columns at each end and fifteen along each side. The fact that this temple of Apollo became known from the description of Corinth by Pausanias and a small tablet with a dedication to Apollo, which was found on the territory of the temple.
The temple is one of the central and significant buildings of Corinth. Its ruins, which have survived to this day, can easily be considered one of the most photogenic buildings in the entire complex. Its seven monolithic limestone columns were not toppled even by the Roman commander Lucius Mummius, who in 146 BC. burned and destroyed the city, putting the men to death, and selling the women and children into slavery, no time.
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Ancient city of Nemea
The ancient city of Nemea is known as the center of the famous Nemean Games. It was in this city, according to Greek mythology, that the goddess Hera defeated the Nemean Lion. Later, the Nemean Games were held here in 235 BC. In Greek mythology, Nemea was ruled by King Lycurgus and Queen Eurydice. Previously, this city was the sanctuary of the god of thunder and lightning - Zeus.
On the territory of the city, during excavations, the grave of Ophelt, the son of Lycurgus and Eurydice, was found. An altar enclosed in a stone wall was also found. The Temple of Zeus, which dates back to 330 BC, is also considered an important discovery. It is surrounded on all sides by a grove of cypress trees. The roof of the temple fell long ago, but the walls retain the image of Zeus to this day. Some of the city's ruins were partially restored in 2007.
The Temple of Octavia is located on the territory of Ancient Corinth and dates back to the Roman period of the development of this city. It was built on a raised foundation and dedicated to the sister of Emperor Augustus, who ruled the Romans after Caesar, who in 44 BC. refounded Corinth as a Roman colony.
Currently, only three columns have survived from the Temple of Octavia, made in the Corinthian style, which arose and was most developed in this ancient city.
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
The archaeological museum, located on the site of excavations of the layers of ancient Corinth, is considered one of the most interesting in the Greek province. It was opened at the turn of 1931-1932. The impressive collection here is a kind of quintessence of local culture, formed over centuries.
Collected here rich collection very diverse exhibits, the appearance of which paints in the imagination pictures of the former way of life of the ancient city. Also, the exhibition, located in four halls, makes it possible to trace the development of Greek art, which knew periods of both prosperity and decline.
The oldest examples in the collection - some mosaics - date back to the fourth century BC. Presented fully and in detail historical time- the statues are expressive, small everyday objects arouse curiosity. The exhibits, taking turns and changing shape and design, seem to clearly illustrate the movement of time.
Acrocorinth Fortress
Acrocorinth is the name of the acropolis of ancient Corinth. It is located on top of the monolithic rock of the same name, above ancient city. The fortress served as a military fortification almost until the 19th century, since the topography of the area and access to drinking water optimally contributed to defense.
The top of the 575-meter hill, accessible only from the west, is surrounded by powerful fortress walls 2 kilometers long. The main entrance of the acropolis is protected by a three-tier wall and three gates standing at different levels. In the center of the hill there once stood a temple of Aphrodite built around the 5th-4th centuries BC, on the site of which a small Christian basilica then appeared, later a tower, and subsequently a mosque and then a Venetian terrace. Near the wall of the southern part of the fortress there is the legendary Pirene spring, described by the ancient Greek geographer Pausanias.
The ancient acropolis was completed and supplemented by various conquerors of the city over many centuries. Archaeological excavations began here in 1929. Currently, Acrocorinth is a unique architectural monument that has absorbed the culture of various nationalities and historical eras.
Lake Stymphalia
The largest (area - 3.5 kilometers) lake of the Peloponnese can be called a mountain lake. It is located at an altitude of more than 600 meters above sea level.
The surface of Stymphalia is covered with large patches of reeds, but this in no way detracts from the picturesqueness of the landscape. And the knowledge that it was here that Hercules shot the evil Stymphalian birds with his bow makes one experience difficult emotions. And the lake got its name in honor of the character of ancient Greek mythology, the son of Elatus Stymphalus.
Many birds nest on the lake itself. And in its surroundings there is something to see. On the shore are the impressive ruins of the Gothic basilica of the Crusader monastery, in the village of Pheneos nearby there is a small Archaeological Museum, and a little further - the monastery of St. George - a smaller copy of the famous Athonite monasteries.
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Ancient Corinth (Αρχαία Κόρινθος)
Ancient Corinth was an important city-state of the ancient Peloponnese and one of the richest cities of the ancient world. He controlled the Isthmian isthmus connecting mainland Hellas with the Peloponnese Peninsula and was a major trading hub of the ancient world.
Ancient Corinth has been inhabited since the Neolithic era (5000-3000 BC).
Periander (Περίανδρος)
In the middle of the 7th century. BC, tyranny was established in Ancient Corinth, which lasted 70 years. The first tyrant of Corinth was Cypselus (Κύψελο), after thirty years of rule, power passed to his son Periander, he was recognized as one of the seven sages of the archaic period.
During the reign of Periander, ancient Corinth rose economically and culturally. The tyrant not only had a sharp mind, he was a great connoisseur of art. At this time, famous artists and poets came to Corinth, a new architectural order was created, called Corinthian with the most complex and magnificent design of the capital, the cult of Deonysus acquired state status.
Periander carried out land reforms, founded several colonies, and Corinthian coins appeared for the first time. At this time, the breakthrough of the Corinth Canal begins, but unsuccessfully, due to an engineering decision made to flood large areas with water. Soon a portage was invented across the Isthmus of Corinth - ships were transported on carts on rails across the canal. This helped ancient Corinth to become even richer and Periander abolished taxes in Corinth itself.
At the same time, Periander had the reputation of a very cruel person. In anger, he killed his wife and expelled his son from the house, who did not forgive him for killing his mother. He brutally suppressed the uprising in Kerkyra and installed his second son as ruler. Only after the death of Periander did the island of Corfu regain its independence. The tyrant died at the age of 80, during his reign, he was guarded by 200 bodyguards.
Ancient Corinth was famous in ancient world temple of prostitutes, it was located in the temple of Aphrodite. 1000 heterae served wealthy merchants, influential government officials and travelers for big money. Corinth was sometimes called the city of commercial love.
During the Persian Wars, Ancient Corinth was one of the leading forces of the Greek coalition against the Persians: Corinthian warriors actively participated in the Battle of Plataea and the Battle of Salamis with 40 ships.
In subsequent years, Corinth begins to compete with Athens, and relations between the two major policies begin to worsen. Corinth forms an alliance with Sparta and other cities ancient Greece, at war with Athens.
After the end of the Peloponnesian War (ended with the victory of Sparta), a fire broke out in Corinth. Civil War among financial oligarchs and democrats. In addition, the cruel, straightforward and unceremonious policy of Sparta was largely disliked not only by defeated Athens, but also increasingly by Sparta’s allies - Thebes and Corinth.
Corinth enters into an alliance with Athens, the new alliance starts a war with Sparta known as the Corinthian War, which ends in 386 BC. The world of Antalcides.
In 365 BC The commander Timoleon (Τιμολέων) came to power in Coninth, who organized several successive campaigns to Sicily, Syracuse (a colony of Corinth), at the request of the residents, to help them free themselves from the tyrant Dionysius II. In Corinth itself, Timoleon helped the Corinthians overthrow their tyrant brother.
In 336 BC, Alexander the Great created an alliance of Greek cities against the Persians in Corinth. For many years, Corinth led the Achaean League.
In 146 BC The Achaean League made the last effort in the battle of the Hellenes with the Roman commander Mummius (Μόμμιο), whose troops were marching to capture the Peloponnese. The Greeks were defeated at the Isthmian Isthmus, followed by a major destruction of Corinth, a large number of valuables were plundered, the inhabitants of Corinth were sold into slavery.
100 years later, the Roman dictator Julius Caesar, realizing the importance of the geographical and strategic importance of Corinth in the eastern part Mediterranean Sea, establishes a Roman colony here. Caesar's careless death in the same year did not cancel this long-term plan; his decisions were implemented first by Octavian, after him by Augustus.
From the year 27, Corinth became the capital of the Roman province of Achaia and had another name - Colonia Laus Iulia Corinthiensis.
Over time, the population of Corinth increased significantly, as trade, agriculture, and cattle breeding were resumed. Many goods were exported: olive oil, wool, honey, dyed woolen fabrics, metal objects and wooden beams. Imports of goods from other areas of the Roman Empire appeared: Construction Materials such as granite, marble, they were used for new luxurious buildings and structures, as well as wine.
By the middle of the 1st century, Corinth became one of the important cities of the Roman Empire, at which time the Apostle Paul visited it, preaching a new religion for the Hellenes.
Despite the disasters that Corinth suffered in 267, first by the Heruls and in 375 by the Goths, the city remained strong. But two strong earthquakes (375 and 551) destroyed Corinth.
In 1204 the city was captured by the Franks, after the fall of Constantinople (captured by the Turks), the city went through a period of Venetian rule, which was replaced again by Turkish occupation. Liberation and reunification with the Greek state took place in 1830.
Modern Corinth
Modern Corinth is a continuation of ancient Corinth. The population of the city is 31 thousand people (2011 census).
It has been in its present location since 1858, after an earthquake that destroyed the old city, located 8 km to the southwest, at the foot of Mount Acrocorinth (Ακροκόρινθος). Corinth is located on the Athens-Patras road and has an excellent layout and good roads, many of which lead to the sea.
The patron saint of the city is St. Paul the Apostle. Cathedral in his honor, rises in the city center.
Sights of Corinth: ruins of the temple of Apollo, Acrocorinth (acropolis with ruins ancient temple Aphrodite), Corinth Canal, Archaeological Museum of Corinth.
The city's climate is Mediterranean, with mild winters and warm and dry summers. Winters are mild and summers are dry and warm. The average annual temperature is 18°C and precipitation is limited.
Corinth is a city on the isthmus of the same name connecting Central Greece and the Peloponnese. The most important city in ancient Greece, at the beginning of our era, Corinth became one of the main centers of missionary activity of the Apostle Paul. Modern city was founded after the devastating earthquake of 1858 5 km from Ancient Corinth and is the second largest city in the Peloponnese.
Distance to Athens - 78 km.
The bus from Athens leaves every half hour from 06.00 to 23.30 from Leoforia Peloponnisou station. Travel time is 1.5 hours. In addition, a bus from Athens to Nafplio stops in Corinth (departs every hour).
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History and culture
Having emerged as a settlement no later than 4000 BC. e., Corinth more than once became the main business center of the eastern Mediterranean. This was facilitated by his geographical position- the city not only controlled movements along the isthmus, but also organized a portage for ships between the Ionian and Aegean seas. Corinth was famous for its ceramics and textiles. It was here that the most magnificent of the styles of classical ancient Greek architecture developed. The wealth and lavish lifestyle of its inhabitants are even reflected in the famous saying “Not everyone can visit Corinth.”
Presumably in 50 AD. e. The Apostle Paul arrived in Corinth. After living in the city for a year and a half, he founded a Christian community, to which he later dedicated two of his epistles, which were included in the New Testament. In 58, the Apostle Paul again returned to his flock and wrote his letter to the Romans.
After liberation from the Turkish yoke, in 1833, Corinth, due to its strategic location and historical significance, was considered as one of the candidates for the status of the capital of Greece, but was “defeated” by Athens. Currently, Corinth is a large industrial and transport hub.
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Transport
There are three bus stations in Corinth. Buses to Athens depart from Terminal A (next to railway station). They take 15-20 minutes to Ancient Corinth from the station at the corner of Kolokotroni and Koliatsu streets. Buses to other cities in the Peloponnese depart from the station at the corner of Koliatsu and Ermou streets.
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Ancient Corinth
The city's largest landmark, the Temple of Apollo, dating from the 6th century BC, rises above the ruins of the Roman agora, or shopping arcade. Of particular note are the Sacred Spring and the Tribune, or Bema, on open area northern part of the agora. It was on this building that the Apostle Paul stood when he had to defend himself and the Christian faith before the proconsul of Corinth, Gallio.
Within the rows are also the ruins of Pirena - the main source drinking water, named after the mythological heroine who, according to legend, shed so many tears in grief after the death of her grandson that she turned into a spring. To the north-west of it is the Theater; in the Augustan era, its lower tier was rebuilt and used for gladiator fights. Further to the north are the ruins of the sanctuary of Asclepius and the spring of Lerna, known as the Asklepion - a complex dedicated to the art of healing and the healing god Asclepius.
IN summer time It is better to explore the city early in the morning or in the afternoon to avoid the scorching sun and the massive tourist flow.
There is an Archaeological Museum on site. In summer, access to visitors is open from 8.00 to 20.00, in winter - from 8.00 to 15.00. Entrance to the territory - 15 EUR - includes a ticket to visit the museum.
Prices on the page are as of November 2018.
Maps of Corinth
Acrocorinth
Acrocorinth - ruins of fortress walls from the eras of Byzantine, Roman and Turkish rule. The view from the top of the hill, where the temple of Aphrodite once stood, is breathtaking.
Open to visitors daily, from 8.00 to 19.00. Free admission.
Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal, connecting the Saronic and Corinthian gulfs, is an impressive engineering feat. Its length is 6 kilometers, width - 24 meters, depth - 8 meters, the height of the walls reaches 75 meters. A railway and three road bridges span the canal.