Ancient Corinth
Αρχαία Κόρινθος
A prosperous ancient commercial city and a place where the Apostle Paul preached. Seven standing Doric columns from the Temple of Apollo are its iconic sight.
Ancient Corinth was once a wealthy city-state controlling the isthmus. Rebuilt in the Roman era as the capital of a province, it was where the Apostle Paul preached for a year and a half. The site contains a 6th-century BC Temple of Apollo (with seven monolithic Doric columns still standing), the Roman Forum, the Peirene Fountain, the bema where Paul was tried, and a museum. It is about 60 km from Nafplio, roughly a 50-minute drive. Admission is about 8–10 euros. It can be combined with the Acrocorinth castle on the summit in a single day.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00–19:30; winter approx. 08:00–15:30
Nearby sights
- Acrocorinth
- Ancient Nemea & Wine Region
- Argive Heraion
- Larissa Castle
- Tiryns
- Kazarma (Arkadiko) Mycenaean Bridge
- Ancient Theatre of Argos
- Lion of the Bavarians