Tours From Athens to Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth: Embrark in our aircondironed modern bus from 4 central meeting points and travel to ancient Corinth an area of Peloponnese. One hour drive away from Athens, in the area of Peloponnese you will be able to find the famous Corinth Canal. The Corinth Canal is a canal that 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, thus effectively making the former peninsula an island. Ancient Corinth, located in Peloponnese , was a powerful city-state known for its strategic position between the Aegean and Ionian seas.
Renowned for its wealth, trade, and culture, Corinth was home to impressive architecture and was a key player in Greek history and mythology. Corinth was also famous for its pottery, metalwork, and the construction of the Isthmian Games, a major athletic competition. Corinth’s influence extended beyond trade and warfare, impacting philosophy and art. The city was home to notable figures like the philosopher Diogenes and the playwright Euripides. Its rich history, from Greek to Roman control, left a lasting cultural legacy, with ruins like the Acrocorinth still standing today.
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