The Tunnel of Eupalinos, Pythagoreio

Name: The Tunnel of Eupalinos
Address: Pythagoreio, Greece
Telephone: +30 2273 062813

#2 among attractions in Pythagoreio

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The Tunnel of Eupalinos or Eupalinian aqueduct is a tunnel of 1,036 m length running through Mount Kastro in Samos, Greece, built in the 6th century BC to serve as an aqueduct. The tunnel is the second known tunnel in history which was excavated from both ends, and the first with a geometry-based approach in doing so. Today it is a popular tourist attraction. ()

Local name: Ευπαλίνειο όρυγμα Opened: VI century B.C.Length: 3399 ftCoordinates: 37°41'41"N, 26°55'48"E

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Pythagoreio Greece

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+30 2273 062813

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The Tunnel of Eupalinos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Heraion of Samos, Ancient harbour of Samos, Pythagoreion, Pythagoreion.

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