Isthmus of Corinth, Natural land bridge near Corinth, Greece
The Isthmus of Corinth forms a 6.3-kilometer-wide connection between mainland Greece and the Peloponnese peninsula, rising 90 meters above sea level.
The Romans attempted to construct a canal through the isthmus in 67 CE, with Emperor Nero deploying 6,000 slaves before the project ceased upon his death.
The southern section of the isthmus contained the sanctuary where athletes gathered every two years to participate in the Isthmian Games competitions.
Two road bridges, two railway bridges, and two submersible bridges currently traverse the Corinth Canal, which cuts through the center of the isthmus.
The ancient Diolkos path allowed vessels to be transported across the isthmus on rolling logs, reducing the journey around the Peloponnese by 320 kilometers.
Location: Corinthia Regional Unit
Elevation above the sea: 94 m
GPS coordinates: 37.93293,22.98374
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
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Corinth Canal
200 m
Diolkos
2.6 km
Hexamilion wall
1.2 km
Poseidon Temple of Isthmia
2.1 km
Pirene
9.6 km
Temple of Apollo
9.7 km
Isthmia
2 km
Sousaki volcano
9.1 km
Splash Waterpark
1.1 km
Ancient Korinthos museum
9.7 km
Lechaeum
8.5 km
Early Christian Basilica of Lechaeum
8.7 km
Korakou
7 km
Monumental Roman Tomb at Kenchreai
5.2 km
Mycenaean Cemetery of Kato Almyri
9.7 km
Archaeological museum of Isthmia
2.1 km
Temple E at Corinth
9.8 km
Fountain of Glauke
9.8 km
Ancient Greek theatre of Corinth
9.8 km
South Stoa
9.6 km
Temple C
9.7 km
Panayia Church of Ancient Corinth
9.5 km
Cenchreae
5.7 km
Archaeological site of Corinth
9.6 km
Basilica of Kenchreai
5.5 km
Bust of Periander, Corinth
4.4 km
Pegasos (sculpture), Corinth
4.4 km
Statue of Archbishop Damaskinos, Corinth
4.6 kmReviews
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