Corinth
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General Information
Other Name: Ephyra, District: Corinthia, State: Peloponnese, Greece
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Languages Spoken: Greek,French, Italian, and German
Long Distance Code: 27410
Importance: The Temple of Apollo is located in Corinth.
Best Time to Visit: September to October and May-June
International Access: Connected to all the major cities of Greece.Description
Corinth is a city in Greece. In antiquity it was a city-state, on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnesus to the mainland of Greece. To the west of the isthmus lies the Gulf of Corinth, to the east lies the Saronic Gulf. Corinth is about 78 kilometres (48 mi) southwest of Athens. The isthmus, which was in ancient times traversed by hauling ships over the rocky ridge on sledges, is now cut by a canal. Corinth is now the capital of the prefecture of Corinthia. The city is surrounded by the coastal townlets of (clockwise) Lechaio, Isthmia, Kechries, and the inland townlets of Examilia and the archaeological site. Geophysically the city is likewise surrounded by the narrow coastal plain of Vocha, Corinthian Gulf, Corinth Canal, Saronic Gulf, Oneia mountains, and the monolithic rock of Acrocorinth where the medieval acropolis was built.Location
Corinth is situated on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnesus to the mainland of Greece.Climate
Mediterranean Climate.