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Corinth (/ˈkɒrɪnθ/; Greek: Κόρινθος, Kórinthos, pronounced [ˈkorinθos] ( listen)) is an ancient city and former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, which is located in south-central Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality of Corinth, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is the capital of Corinthia.
Restaurants in Corinth
1. Acrocorinth
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4.5 based on 314 reviews
Reviewed By Tony M - Malta
There is free parking outside the site as well as a restaurant and public restrooms that are wheelchair accessible. That is were the latter ends. The site is not navigable if one has any sort of mobility difficulties. The entrance is uphill and path consists of slippery rounded stone paving. Further up beyond the walls are soil paths. Apart from the breathtaking views some building ruins can be found. As has been previously pointed out, info boards at the site are illegible. Watch out if you have young children as many openings on the ramparts have no protective barriers. Place seems neglected although it is manned by a gatekeeper and someone also watches the small chapel on site. Could easily spend a whole morning there. Place closes 3pm.
2. Moni Osiou Patapiou
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5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By Peter H - Zoetermeer
steep road, hairpins, and climbing many steps lead to amazing views, and amazing energy at the cave and chapel, deep connections with love, compassion, healing and consolation; very kind hospitable and understanding nuns willing to help and guide you, some speak english
3. Heraion (Sanctuary of Hera) in Perachora
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By greekcypriot2009 - GREECE&CYPRUS
We drove to Heraion, known also as “Melangavi”, after our short stop to the Lagoon of Vouliagmeni.
The lighthouse on sight is one of the oldest stone-built Lighthouses that still operates and is located above the ruins of the ancient settlement of the famous Sanctuary of Hera.
We did not walk all the way down to the ruins as it was extremely hot, but the sight from above is just as beautiful.
Highly recommended for a visit.
4. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
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4.5 based on 735 reviews
Reviewed By Bowmanator22 - Charlotte, North Carolina
The Corinthian ruins were splendid to visit. Many of them are truly ruined, so don’t expect any impressive Parthenon-like edifices. However, the museum at the beginning of the tour is superb, with many wonderful pieces of pottery, statues, and even a few ancient graves complete with bones.
5. Archaeological Museum of Isthmia
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By ELear - Ancona, Italy
I stopped here because this was once the site of the famous Pan-Hellenic Isthmian Games, but there wasn't much to see, at least of the stadion. (There are also the remains of an ancient temple of Poseidon, which may be of more interest to some.) And unfortunately the museum next to the site was closed that day. Apart from that, Isthmia's a pleasant little place, with a few kafenia and so on. The beach, with camping sites, is only a few hundred yards away, and ijust up the road you can look down at the Corinth Canal.
I could find no mention of or anybody who knew anything about the extraordinary jousting meeting held here, in about 1300, of the flower of chivalry of the Latin crusader kingdoms of Greece under the Franks. For the amazing participants (the Prince of Athens, the three Dukes of Euboea...), see Osbert Lancaster's 'Classical Landscape with Figures'.
(There must be hundreds of archaeological sites in Greece like Isthmia, which in any other country would be made much more of, tidied up for visitors, publicised and so on, but which here seem neglected. The problem is that Greece just has too many beautiful, hugely important sites, whose names ring down the ages, so it has to concentrate its efforts on the premier league, the most famous: Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus and the like.)
6. Vouliagmeni Lake
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4.5 based on 325 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimir N
Great place to spend a day - water is very warm and clean: you can see the bottom, sand entrance, somewhere there are stones but not critical. Also you can see the connection between the sea and the lake - the small channel with fast moving flow. On the beach there are places to have coffee and to eat. Perfect for children.
7. Temple of Apollo
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4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Dimitris L - Sydney, Australia
The Temple of Apollo in ancient Corinth dominates the whole archaeological site. It is the most important monument. Not much remains today, but that is irrelevant. The thought that this is the temple site of the god of Light and Music and several other qualities, makes this something significant. The present temple was built in 540 BC, replacing an earlier 7th century structure. It is a Doric style temple, whose columns are single gigantic monoliths! The temple was home to a bronze statue of Apollo in the ancient times, but unfortunately it has long gone so we will not be seeing it today! This is a great place to visit.
8. Archaeological Site of Isthmia
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4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By MariaDanai - Athens, Greece
The Roman Baths with hypocaust room in a very good condition, is most likely the best preserved part of the site with an impressive mosaic floor.
The small museum, which is actualy the entrance, has some amazing exhibits of the site as well as some surrounding areas.
9. Lighthouse Melagavi (Iraion)
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5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By FancyFree55 - Florida
We'd seen the lighthouse on a map of Loutraki and thought we'd drive in that direction to discover some of rural life here. The road is very windy and sometimes very narrow, including hairpin turns in several places. Sometimes you're skirting the edge of sheer cliffs along the route.
When the road dead ends, you've arrived. There's a small parking lot that can accommodate maybe a dozen cars. Then you climb a very rocky dirt path that twists its way toward the lighthouse. Talk about sheer cliffs! If you venture off the path, there are no guardrails. There's nothing preventing you from falling a hundred feet to the rocks below.
Hubby and I climbed all over the cliffs because the views from up here are unbelievable. We happened to time our arrival not long before sunset, and the sky was brilliant hued, facilitating some incredible photos.
You can't get in the lighthouse itself. A locked metal fence borders all four sides. There's no admission charge, and you can stay as long as you want. I'd recommend getting off the hill before dark because the path isn't well lit. Don't leave though, without checking out the ancient ruins in the cove below the lighthouse.
10. Corinth Canal
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By KGB777 - Singapore, Singapore
It's interesting to see the Corinth canal after having seen the much bigger canals in Suez and Panama. Although this is much smaller, it's nevertheless an impressive feat of engineering. Well worth stopping here when you're passing through - a quick walk over the canal gives you a sense of the scale.
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