Pirene Fountain

#204 among destinations in Greece

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Pirene or Peirene is the name of a fountain or spring in Greek mythology, physically located in Corinth. It was said to be a favored watering-hole of Pegasus, sacred to the Muses. Poets would travel there to drink and receive inspiration. ()

Local name: Πειρήνη Coordinates: 37°53'21"N, 22°52'11"E

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Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian IslandsGreece

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Day trips

Pirene Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Acrocorinth, Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth, Ancient Corinth.

~1300 ftNE
Remains of hilltop fortress with views
Acrocorinth, Corinth
7 min walk • Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece.
1.2 miN
Exhibits of area archeological finds
Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, Corinth
31 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was constructed between 1931-1932, with intentions to display the numerous recent archaeological excavations.
5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth, Corinth
128 min walk • The Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth is a museum in Corinth, Greece.
3.3 miN
City
Ancient Corinth
84 min walk • Corinth is the successor to an ancient city, and is a former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, which is located in south-central Greece.
3.3 miN
Village
Lechaio
85 min walk • Lechaio is a village in the municipal unit of Assos-Lechaio in Corinthia, Greece. It is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Corinth, 8 km west of Corinth and 12 km southeast of Kiato. The Greek National Road 8 passes through the town.
6.5 miNW
Town
Vrachati
165 min walk • Vrachati is a beach town in the municipal unit of Vocha, Corinthia, Greece, population 3,338. It is located 12 km west of Corinth, and is a very popular destination for day trippers from Athens.
1.3 miNE
37°54'5"N • 22°53'17"E
Temple of Apollo, Corinth
34 min walk • Museum