Tag: Ancient Corinth

Corinth. A "lightning" excursion but with many archaeological gifts in its basket. Just about 80 km. First of all, there is one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 19th century: the Corinth Canal. We are in "Aphneios Corinth", one of the most important cities of the ancient world and then of modern Greece. Its geographical position naturally played a huge role in its emergence as a key naval, commercial, and cultural center. So, see this mini-excursion as a... walk through the history of Greece. The archaeological history of Corinth ...

While journeying through Greece, you may have unknowingly traversed the wealthiest city of the ancient world numerous times. This would have occurred if you’ve ever crossed the Corinth Canal, which leads you to one of antiquity’s most significant cities - Ancient Corinth. Its historical significance is immense, having played a crucial role in events such as the Persian War and the Peloponnesian War, and being a city where figures like Alexander the Great and Apostle Paul have visited! The ancient triangles of Greece: Journeys of mystery and unparalleled beauty The ...