The Corinth Canal separates the Peloponnese Peninsula from rest of Greece. During the ancient times it was one of the wealthiest city in Greece. Corinth Canal was build in the 19th century through the Isthmus of Corinth to link the Ionian and Aegean Seas.
Ruins of Ancient Corinth
An important archaeological site, ancient Corinth was once a a powerful epicenter of Greek culture. In 146 BC it came under the Roman rule. Today, you can see the ruins of public bath, temples, a basilica, and forum here.
St. Paul was inspired to write the New Testament books of the First Corinthians and Second Corinthians after experiencing the life of the Ancient Corinthians.
Doric Temple of Apollo
It is an important monument in Ancient Corinth. The temple was built in 540 BC. Today only the relics of this temple remains.
Corinth Archaeological Museum
The museum has exhibits from the archeological sites of Ancient Corinth. You will find the mosaic floors, ceramics, headless marble statues and pottery. The exhibits are labeled in English as well as Greek.
Environment Museum of Stymphalia
A popular attraction in Corinth is the Stymphalia Museum. Lake Stymphalia is the main attraction. As per the the Greek mythology, Hercules defeated the Stymphalian birds here.
Acrocorinth
South of Ancient Corinth is the Acrocorinth. It has the ruins of a fort that was made during the Byzantine period. Inside the fort was a temple dedicated Aphrodite. During the Turkish rule in the 16th century it was converted into a mosque.
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Modern Corinth
In the mid 19th century, Ancient Corinth was destroyed in an earthquake. Though it was rebuilt, in the early 20th century it was again destroyed by an earthquake and fire.
Modern Corinth, that you see today consists of contemporary commercial buildings, cafes and restaurants in the port front. It is the Gateway to the Peloponnese Peninsula.
There are luxury to mid-range hotels as well as budget hotels for the tourists to stay and dine. Corinth is only an hour's drive from Athens. From any part of Greece you can book into a cruise to see the Corinth Canal.