Greece Peloponnese Corinth

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Built in 1858, modern Corinth replaced earthquake-ravaged ancient Corinth. It is set between the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas.

Corinth is a city and former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece, and is the capital of Corinthia. Corinth derives its name from Ancient Corinth, a city-state of antiquity. In 1858, the old city, now known as Archaia Korinthos was totally destroyed by an earthquake. New Corinth was then built on the coast of the Gulf of Corinth. The Corinth Canal, carrying ship traffic between the western Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea, is about 4 kilometres east of the city. Natural features around the city include the narrow coastal plain of Vocha, the Corinthian Gulf, the Saronic Gulf, the Oneia Mountains, and the monolithic rock of Acrocorinth, where the medieval acropolis was built.

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Corinth, Greece

Corinth, Acrocorinth (I) by Institute for the Study of the Ancient World

Built in 1858, modern Corinth replaced earthquake-ravaged ancient Corinth. It is set between the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas.
Ancient Corinth, Corinth

Ancient Corinth by Ronny Siegel

Pottery depicts settlement here dating to the 7C BC. Excavations continue to reveal artifacts from this city that peaked at 90,000 people.
City Center, Corinth

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Stroll through the city center, enjoy the beautiful buildings, and make sure to sample souvlaki, a local specialty.
Acrocorinth, Corinth

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As the acropolis of ancient Corinth, this imposing site was in use from antiquity to the 19C. Its fortress remains are impressive.
Corinth Canal

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Dating as early as 1C, the canal was completed in 1893. At 4 mi long and 70 ft wide, it's interesting to watch from the bridge.
Beach, Corinth

Beach Near Derveni by Robert Wallace

Soak up the Greek sun on the beautiful beaches of Corinth, relax on the shore or go for a swim in the warm blue water.

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