Acrocorinth
Ακροκόρινθος
A massive fortress on a 575-metre rock above ancient Corinth, with a triple gate and the ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite overlooking two gulfs.
Acrocorinth is one of Greece's largest medieval castles. In antiquity it was the acropolis of Corinth, and its summit holds the famous ruins of the Temple of Aphrodite. The site was later fortified during the Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian and Ottoman periods, leaving behind a triple gate, a mosque and water cisterns. From the top you can see both the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf. Cars can drive up to the first gate, and the walk from the gate to the summit takes about 40 minutes. Admission is free, but opening hours are limited.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–15:30
Nearby sights
- Ancient Corinth
- Ancient Nemea & Wine Region
- Argive Heraion
- Larissa Castle
- Tiryns
- Ancient Theatre of Argos
- Kazarma (Arkadiko) Mycenaean Bridge
- Lion of the Bavarians