Acrocorinth

Acrocorinth is one of Greece's most impressive fortresses and the main attraction in Corinth. It towers over the city at a height of over 570 meters and has served as a natural defense for the region for centuries. Acrocorinth is one of Greece's most impressive fortresses and the main attraction of Corinth. It towers over the city at a height of over 570 meters and has served as a natural defense for the region for centuries. The first fortifications appeared here as early as the 7th century BC, when the sanctuary of the goddess Aphrodite was located at the top of the hill. Later, in the 4th century BC, the fortifications were significantly expanded and became an important part of the defense of ancient Corinth. Under Philip II and Alexander the Great, the fortress was reinforced, turning it into a strategic stronghold controlling the Isthmus of Corinth. After the city was destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC, the fortress was restored and used as a military post during the Roman period. During the Byzantine era (from the 6th century AD), Acrocorinth became a powerful fortress with several lines of walls, and after the city was captured by the Franks in 1210 and the Ottomans in 1458, it was repeatedly rebuilt and reinforced. Today, Acrocorinth is open to visitors and is a great place to walk: the climb takes a little effort, but you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Gulf of Corinth, the plain, and modern cities. It is a place where you can immerse yourself in history and feel the breath of antiquity. It is best to come in the morning or late afternoon when the sun is softer and the photos turn out especially beautiful.