ANCIENT Corinth (korinthos)
Ancient Korinthos was one of the most important city-states of ancient Greece. Today in the archaeological site, one can visit the Temple of Apollo; its seven remaining Doric columns overlooking the ancient Agora. The temple was built in 530 BC, consisting of 2 rooms, and originally had 15 Doric-order columns along its length and 6 along its width.
The city market (agora) had a rectangular shape. Its front was consisted by a double row of columns, the outer Doric and inner Ionic. In the ancient Agora, one can also visit the shops where the Apostle Paul once stood, along with the ancient Council.
In the archaeological site you will also have the chance to visit the Odeon, built in the 1st century AD; and the 18,000-seat theater built in the fifth century BC, and later converted by the Romans into an arena for animal fights.
Above Ancient Korinthos lies the Castle of Akrocorinthos, the Acropolis of the ancient city. The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Korinthos hosts findings of the area in its collections. Opening hours: Daily 8:30 - 15:00.
The city market (agora) had a rectangular shape. Its front was consisted by a double row of columns, the outer Doric and inner Ionic. In the ancient Agora, one can also visit the shops where the Apostle Paul once stood, along with the ancient Council.
In the archaeological site you will also have the chance to visit the Odeon, built in the 1st century AD; and the 18,000-seat theater built in the fifth century BC, and later converted by the Romans into an arena for animal fights.
Above Ancient Korinthos lies the Castle of Akrocorinthos, the Acropolis of the ancient city. The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Korinthos hosts findings of the area in its collections. Opening hours: Daily 8:30 - 15:00.