The Acrocorinth is a steep rock standing 575 metres tall, dominating the plain of Corinth. Ancient Corinth was built at its northern foothills. Due to its morphology, Acrocorinth was used since ancient times as a lookout, eventually becoming a fortified castle (Acropolis) from which any potential invasions from mainland Greece or the sea could be monitored. During the Greek War of Independence in 1821, it was referred to by the fighters as “Akrokorthos,” and Corinth was called “Korthos”.
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- 🏛️Temple of Aphrodite0.5 kmDirections →
- 🏛️The Upper Peirene Spring0.6 kmDirections →
- 🏛️Ottoman Fountain0.8 kmDirections →
- 🏰Castle of Penteskoufi1.3 kmDirections →
- 🏛️Chapel of Agia Marina1.7 kmDirections →
- 🏘️Bekianika1.7 kmDirections →
- 🏛️Frankish Area1.7 kmDirections →
- 🏛️Forum Southwest1.8 kmDirections →
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