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Greece is, of course the land of ancient sites and architectural treasures - the Acropolis in Athens, the ampitheater of Epidauras, and the reconstructed palace at Knossos being among the best known. We've travelled the country extensively and chosen the very best that Greece has to offer. We've explored the archaeological sites, the museums, the beaches etc.
Corinth is situated on the Isthmus of Corinth, in fact the original isthmus, a narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnesus to the mainland of Greece. To the west of the isthmus lies the Gulf of Corinth. Corinth is about 48 miles (78 km) west of Athens. The isthmus, which was in ancient times traversed by hauling ships over the rocky ridge on sledges, is now cut by a canal. The city is surrounded by Lechaio, Kalamaki, Loutraki, Geraneia mountains, and the southern mountains. Among the chief products of trade are currants, corn, honey, silk, and olive oil. The modern town, founded in 1858 after the destruction of the old city by an earthquake, was itself severely damaged by an earthquake in 1928. A good day trip out is to visit the ruins of ancient Corinth, a short drive from the modern city, they are spread around the base of the rock of Acrocorinth (Which forms a natural acropolis for the city). Most of the surviving buildings are Roman rather than Greek. The ruin that stands out particularly is the beautiful 6th century BC Temple of Apollo, built on a hill overlooking the remains of the Roman marketplace. |
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