The Prosperity of Corinth

Where is Corinth situated? It is situated on a narrow isthmus connecting the Saronic and Corinthian gulfs. It measures as the shortest route from the eastern Mediterranean to the Adriatic and Italy. Do you know about the prosperity of Corinth? Take a look at Ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, and the Corinth Canal and discover these answers.  Raul is from Los Angeles says “With economic problems all over the world, it is great to visit the sites of Corinth.  Los Angeles is such a crowded city so it is a pleasure to come to a country known for its beauty and serenity.”  Come walk in his footsteps.

 

This Isthmus of Corinth joins the Peloponnese with the mainland. Do you know the history of Corinth? According to the history books, Philip II of Macedonia conquered Corinth in 338 BC.

 

The town gained a reputation of lack of morality. Even though, the beauty and prosperity of the city was revealed by excavations. Enjoy the walk on The Lechaion Way  and find out why.  Ancient Corinth is open from 8:00 -20:00 during the summer, 8:00 -15:00 during the winter and is 6 Euros which includes admission to the museum. The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth contains a number of artifacts of religious interest. It is free on Sundays between Nov. 1 and March 31.

 

The Acrocorinth 4 km (2.5 miles) is a fortified city above ancient Corinth. This became one of medieval Greece's most important fortresses which can now be reached by a road which climbs the western face of the hill from the lower town.

 

And what about the Corinth Canal? According to Pilgrims Tours, "Stormy Cape Malea Emperor Nero began construction and the project was completed in 1893. The 23 meter (75 foot) wide canal is considered obsolete in with its capacity. Ta'naro was one of the dreaded capes of antiquity; rather than risk sailing around it, boats would be unloaded one shore of this isthmus, dragged the 6km (4 miles) across on the diolkos (paved slipway), and then refloated and reloaded." “But, it is enjoyable to see ships travel through the Corinth Canal” says Raul.   

 

The Corinth Canal is one hour from Athens and one hour from the Peloponnese which makes it convenient for touring. I hope you had a pleasurable day touring with us. It is historical, convenient, and entertaining all a short drive from Athens.  Just ask Raul.