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Just 18 km from your holiday home in Vrachati, Ancient Corinth is one of the most important archaeological sites in the entire Greek world.

🏛️ 5th-century BC Temple of Apollo 🏺 On-site Archaeological Museum 🏰 Acrocorinth fortress nearby 🚗 18 km from Vrachati

A City at the Centre of the Ancient World

Ancient Corinth occupied one of the most strategically important positions in the ancient Mediterranean. At its peak, it was home to over 300,000 people.

Jason brought the Golden Fleece here. Diogenes lived here. The apostle Paul preached for 18 months around 50 AD.

What to See at the Site

🏛️ Temple of Apollo

Built around 550 BC. Seven of the original 38 columns still stand.

🏺 The Ancient Agora

The vast marketplace and civic heart of ancient Corinth.

⛲ Peirene Fountain

A sacred spring used from ancient times into the Byzantine era.

🎭 Odeon & Theatre

A small covered theatre and a larger open-air theatre.

🏛️ Bema of St Paul

The raised marble platform where Paul appeared before Gallio around 52 AD.

🏺 Archaeological Museum

One of the finest regional museums in Greece.

Acrocorinth — The Fortress Above

The massive natural rock fortress rising 575 metres. Fortifications spanning two thousand years of history.

The climb rewards with views of both the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs.

☀️ Practical Tips

  • Visit first thing in the morning — quieter, cooler, ideal light for photography.
  • Allow at least 2 hours for the ruins and museum together.
  • If visiting Acrocorinth the same day, bring water and wear comfortable shoes.
  • There is a café and small taverna in the modern village of Ancient Corinth.

The Archaeological Museum

Located within the site, housing finds spanning three thousand years. Corinthian pottery, Roman portrait busts and mosaic floors.

📋 Visitor Information

Distance from Vrachati~18 km · 20 min by car
Opening hoursDaily 08:00–15:00
Entrance fee€8 combined ticket
AcrocorinthFree entry · 3 km away
Best time to visitEarly morning, or Sep–May
ParkingFree parking at both sites

Getting There from Vrachati

18 km drive along the E65 motorway, then signs for Ancient Corinth. Approximately 20 minutes. Free parking at the entrance.

💡 Combine Your Visit

  • Morning: Ancient Corinth ruins and museum (2–2.5 hours)
  • Late morning: Acrocorinth — climb for the views (1.5–2 hours)
  • Lunch: Taverna in the village of Ancient Corinth
  • Afternoon: Return to Vrachati for a swim at the Blue Flag beach

🏡 Stay in Vrachati — Ancient Corinth on Your Doorstep

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