Acrocorinth
Local name: Ακροκόρινθος
Located in Corinth, Corinthia Coordinates: 37°53′28″ N 22°52′14″ E
- Local time
- UTC+02:00
- Europe/Athens · UTC+02:00
- Elevation
- 454 m
- above sea level
About Acrocorinth
Acrocorinth is a historic site. Location: Corinth, Corinthia.
Acrocorinth (Greek: Ακροκόρινθος, lit. 'Upper Corinth' or 'the acropolis of ancient Corinth') is a monolithic rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. In the estimation of George Forrest, "It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece." With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.
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At a glance
- Built
- 7th century BC
- Architectural style
- Byzantine architecture
- Heritage designation
- archaeological site in Greece
Source: Wikidata
Nearby attractions & nature
Everything nearby-
Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth Museum, Corinth1.7 km NE
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Phlius Historic site, Nemea20 km W
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Mália Giónali Mountain, Nafplio23 km S
Nearest towns and villages
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Ancient Corinth Village, Corinth2.3 km NE
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Solomos Village, Corinth2.3 km SE
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Mpekianika Village, Corinth1.7 km SE
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Lechaio Village, Corinth5 km N
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