Acrocorinth

The monolithic rock formation rises 575 meters above sea level, featuring three defensive walls extending over 3,000 meters in circumference.

The fortress changed hands multiple times, from ancient Greeks to Romans, Byzantines, Franks, Venetians, and Ottomans between the 6th century BC and 1821.

The upper section contained a temple to Aphrodite, which later transformed into a Christian church and subsequently became a mosque under Ottoman rule.

Visitors can explore the extensive ruins, fortification gates, and ancient water supply system through marked paths leading to different sections of the complex.

The Upper Peirene spring inside the fortress walls provided a constant water source, making this stronghold effectively impregnable throughout its military history.

Location: Corinth Municipality

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

Elevation above the sea: 575 m

Operator: ΛΖ΄ Εφορεία Προϊστορικών και Κλασικών Αρχαιοτήτων

Address: Corinth 200 07, Greece 200 07 Corinth

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-15:30

GPS coordinates: 37.89008,22.86905

Latest update: August 14, 2025 07:01