Corinth, capital of the Prefecture of the same name and an important port of the Peloponnese. The city centre has wide roads, parks, squares and a picturesque port with fishing boats. Beautiful pedestrian walkways entice the visitors for a stroll, a coffee and shopping, with monuments, museums and historical sites surrounding the city. The archaeological site of Ancient Korinthos (aka Ancient Corinth) is 9 km NW of the modern city. You can see the ruins at Pirini fountain, the courtyard of Apollo, the foundations of a significant Roman basilica, the temple of the goddess Tyche (Fortune) or Apollo Klarios, the stores in the agora, the temple of Apollo, the ruins of the theatre and the Lerna fountain. The Archaeological Museum operates at the archaeological site with an exhibition collection. Akrokorinthos (the residence of the Sun God!), 3.5 km south of Ancient Korinthos, at the peak of a 575 m high hill, has always been the fortified acropolis of Korinthos. The Corinthian Canal; the idea for the canal, which connects the Saronic to the Corinthian gulf, was conceived by Periander, it has a length of 6,346 metres, a width of 24.6 metres at sea level and a depth of 8 metres. Possidonia (on the western side of the canal, close to the Corinthian gulf), where you can see the Ancient Passage Way (Diolkos). Lechaio is a beautiful seaside town, 8 km to the west of Korinthos. There is a fertile valley in the wider region, where fruit and grape vines are cultivated. Lake Doxa is undoubtedly the pride and joy of Korinthia’s mountainous area. Lake Doxa is a top destination and very popular, even for a day trip only. There is a thin strip of land entering the lake waters, the quiet street that circles the lake is recommended for romantic walks and bicycle rides while enjoying the mountain view.

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Keep exploring the best of Greece! After Corinth, the top destinations to visit are Mycenae, Monemvasia, and Patra.