Sightseeing in Corinth includes natural historical places to visit as well as the man-made wonders. The city is just a short drive from Athens, another famous destination in Greece. This place has number of attractions that brilliantly displays the rich culture and tradition of Greece. Sightseeing in Corinth is comfortable as there are god modes of transportation and safe resting spots.
Acrocorinth is one of the important attractions in the city. This important place of sightseeing in located in the old section of the town. One of the famous archeological sites, Acrocorinth is located at a height of 575 meters or 1,887 feet. This place was the under the rule of many empire during the different period of rule. The place was well equipped with weapons used for defense. Visitors can see the ruins of gates and walls constructed and developed around 14th Century. This huge fortress has also the remains of 16 Century fort. Tourists can enjoy views of the hills of the Peloponnese.
Another place of sightseeing is the famous Ancient Corinth – Museum. This museum displays the art collection of Corinth. The chief attraction in the museum is the Corinthian pottery collection. The collection includes development of pottery from 11th Century onwards. Also has collection of the materials belonging to Byzantine as well as Frankish. Corinth Canal is another important attraction in the city. This canal was started in the year 1882 was finished by the year 1893. The length of the Corinth Canal is 6.3 kilometers and is about 23 meters broad. The depth of the canal is 8 meters and is capable of taking vessels of 10,000 tons.Some more sightseeing places are as follows:
- Agora, Corinth
- Bema, Corinth
- Temple of Apollo, Corinth
- Temples, Corinth
- Loutráki, Corinth
- Lechaion, Corinth
- Nemea, Corinth
- Neméa Archeological Site - Doric temple, Corinth
- Neméa Archeological Museum, Corinth
- Xylokastron or Xylókastro, Corinth
- Mt Kyllíni or Tríkal, Corinth
- Isthmía, Corinth
- Isthmía Archaeological Museum, Corinth
- Kenchreai or Kekhriás (Kehries), Corinth
- Temple of Poseidon, Corinth
- Perahora or Perakhóra, Corinth
- Perakhóra - Shrine of Hera, Corinth
- Sikiona or Vasilikó or Síkyon, Corinth
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