Corinth Canal, Maritime waterway in Isthmus of Corinth, Greece
The Corinth Canal extends 6.4 kilometers through steep limestone walls, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea.
Roman Emperor Nero initiated the canal construction in 67 AD with 6000 Jewish workers, but the project remained incomplete until French engineers finished it in 1893.
The canal represents a significant engineering achievement that transformed maritime navigation, eliminating the 400-kilometer journey around the Peloponnese Peninsula.
Modern vessels can traverse the canal daily between sunrise and sunset, with a width restriction of 24.6 meters and a water depth of 8 meters.
The vertical limestone walls rise 90 meters above the water level, creating one of the narrowest maritime channels used for international transportation.
Location: Corinthia Regional Unit
Official opening: 1893
Length: 6,343 m
Website: https://corinthcanal.com
GPS coordinates: 37.93472,22.98389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18
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