Temple of Isthmia, Isthmia

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The Temple of Isthmia is an ancient Greek temple on the Isthmus of Corinth dedicated to the god Poseidon and built in the Archaic Period. It is about 16 kilometers east of ancient Corinth, at the site of ancient Isthmia. It appears to have been constructed in the seventh century BC though was later destroyed in 470 BC and rebuilt as the Temple of Poseidon at Isthmia in c. 440 BC during the Classical period. ()

Alternative names: Built: 690 B.C.E.Abandoned: 470 B.C.E.Length: 131 ftWidth: 46 ftCoordinates: 37°54'57"N, 22°59'35"E

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Temple of Isthmia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Corinth Canal, Submersible bridge, Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth, Diolkos.

1.7 miNW
Canal
Corinth Canal, Corinth
44 min walk • The Corinth Canal is a man made canal in Greece, that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea.
1.4 miN
Bridge
Submersible bridge, Corinth
36 min walk • A submersible bridge is a type of movable bridge that lowers the bridge deck below the water level to permit waterborne traffic to use the waterway. This differs from a lift bridge or table bridge, which operate by raising the roadway.
3.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth, Corinth
92 min walk • The Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth is a museum in Corinth, Greece.
1.7 miNW
Museum, Archaeological site
Diolkos
44 min walk • The Diolkos was a paved trackway near Corinth in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula.
0.8 miN
37°55'37"N • 22°59'41"E
Corinth Canal Info Kiosk, Corinth
21 min walk • Body of water, Park, Canal
4.3 miN
Locality
Loutraki
109 min walk • Loutraki is a paradise for beach lovers, with its crystal-clear waters and golden sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. Visitors can relax under the warm Mediterranean sun, take a refreshing dip in the azure sea, or indulge in various water sports activities...
5.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Sousaki volcano
136 min walk • Sousaki is a dormant volcano and modern solfatara field in northeastern Corinthia, Greece, at the northwest end of the South Aegean Volcanic Arc. The volcano was active during the Pliocene and early Quaternary periods of the Earth's geological history. There is still significant solfataric activity at this location.
2.2 miS
Village
Kechries
56 min walk • Kechries is a village in the municipality of Corinth in Corinthia in Greece, part of the community of Xylokeriza. Population 238. It takes its name from the ancient port town Kenchreai or Cenchreae, which was situated at the same location.
3.4 miS
Village
Loutra Elenis
88 min walk • Loutra Elenis is a village in Corinthia, Greece. It is situated on the coast of the Saronic Gulf, about 10 km southeast of Corinth. It is part of the community of Galataki within the municipal unit of Saronikos. It is situated on the Greek National Road 70 between Corinth and Epidaurus.