Description of the attraction
Acrocorinth (translated from Greek means "Upper Corinth") is an acropolis on a huge monolithic rock that towers over the ruins of the once majestic ancient city of Corinth. Acrocorinth is considered one of the most impressive acropolis in Greece. Many beautiful myths and legends envelop this most interesting place.
Acrocorinth was continuously inhabited from the Archaic period until the beginning of the 19th century, although, of course, the first settlements appeared here much earlier. Due to its excellent strategic position on an impregnable sheer cliff, which created excellent opportunities for protecting and controlling the Isthmus of Corinth, the acropolis has always been of particular interest to conquerors. And the presence of a fresh spring on its territory made this place even more tempting.
For many centuries, the fortress has repeatedly changed its owners, and the fortress itself has also changed. The Byzantines thoroughly fortified and expanded the acropolis, making it a truly grandiose fortification. After the Fourth Crusade, Akrorinth came under the rule of the Crusaders. Following them, the Venetians dominated the hill, and then the Turks, each of whom made their own changes and additions to the architecture of the fortress. In ancient times, the temple of Aphrodite was located at the highest point of Acrocorinth. Later on the site of the temple there was a Christian church, which was later converted by the Turks into a mosque (like most of the temples in Greece during the period of Turkish rule).
Today Akrorinth is one of the most important medieval monuments in Greece, with stunning panoramic views from its top. Every year it is visited by a huge number of tourists from all over the world.
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Vlad 31.10.2019
Information for independent visits without a car.
An intercity bus brings you to the center of Corinth. Pick-up point back - a block from the place of disembarkation of passengers, it is better to ask the driver to show you where. Tickets from your city can be bought at once in two directions, the return time in the return ticket
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An intercity bus brings you to the center of Corinth. Pick-up point back - a block from the place of disembarkation of passengers, it is better to ask the driver to show you where. Tickets from your city can be bought both ways at once, the return time is not indicated in return tickets, also find out the schedule in advance.
The place where the museum, the ruins of the temple and the Agora are - about 9 km from the center of Corinth. Mountain - plus another 3-4 kilometers. No routes go here, only taxis and organized sightseeing buses. For taxi drivers, it is called ArchaeoCorinth and the Museum. Fortress on the mountain - Acrocorinth and Pano (from the word panorama). In October 2019, a trip to and from the center cost 10 euros.
If you did not arrive in the morning, I advise you to go straight to the mountain, because the entrance to the fortress closes at 16-00. And to stomp from the museum to the fortress is a long climb along a winding road, not everyone can do, and you can come there before closing or later. It turns out that you went up only for photos. There is practically nowhere to take a shortcut if you are not a goat.
From the bottom up there are the red pointers of the Acrocorinth. But if you first came to the mountain, and did not take you through the museum - there are no signs down, you can navigate the area - the museum is perfectly visible from the mountain.
Stock up on water.
The entrance to the museum on October 28 - a national Greek holiday - is free. On a typical day, 10 euros. I don't know the price of the entrance to the fortress - they just didn't get there, there are only photos outside.
Back also by taxi, 10 euros. I do not advise you on foot, the road is not picturesque and tedious, partly along the highway, go only by GPS.
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