Greece is one of the most visited countries on the planet, with plenty to attract and excite tourists. From its beautiful mountainside olive groves to its temple ruins, to its modern, vibrant cities, it’s hard to run out of things to see and do in this stunning country. Sometimes, it’s good to get away from the beaten tracks – why not check out the city of Corinth, which in ancient times was as powerful as Athens? Nowadays, it’s far less touristy than other areas of Greece, but it still offers plenty to see and do.
Pegasus of Corinth
In ancient Greek myth, the hero who tamed the winged horse Pegasus eventually became king of Corinth. For this reason, the emblem of the winged horse is closely associated with the city, and if you wander around either the modern or ancient sections of Corinth you are sure to spot plenty of statues and images showing Pegasus!
The Corinth Canal
This impressive feat of engineering has an incredible history. The concept was originally dreamt up in the ancient world, with plans being discussed and drawn up in 67AD! However, the scale and difficulty of the task meant that the canal wasn’t actually constructed until the 19th century. Since then, it hasn’t been used by commercial shipping traffic as much as its designers imagined it would be – but it’s a great place to sail down as a tourist. There are daily boat trips that will allow you to explore and appreciate the Corinthian Canal.
Ancient Corinth
Just outside the modern city, you will find an archaeological park that reveals the scale and majesty of ancient Corinth. It’s a good idea to hire a tour guide who can explain and interpret the ruins you’re seeing, but if you’d prefer to experience them alone then the site is certainly full of beauty and mystery.