Kyrás Vrýsi in Peloponnese
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Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal (Greek: Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου) is a canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making the former an island. The builders dug the canal through the Isthmus at sea level; no locks are employed. It is 6.4 kilometres in length and only 21.3 metres wide at its base, making it unpassable for most modern ships.

Located at 37.9344, 22.9839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ship canals, Canals in Greece, Corinthia, 1890s in Greece, Cuts (earthmoving)

Isthmus of Corinth

The Isthmus of Corinth is the narrow land bridge which connects the Peloponnese peninsula with the rest of the mainland of Greece, near the city of Corinth. The word "isthmus" comes from the Ancient Greek word for "neck" and refers to the narrowness of the land. The Isthmus was known in the ancient world as the landmark separating Peloponnese from mainland of Greece. Theseus, on his way to Athens erected a pillar on the Isthmus of Corinth, which bears two inscriptions.

Located at 37.9414, 22.9878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Landforms of Greece, Isthmuses, Corinthia

Kechries

Kechries is a village in the municipality of Corinth in Corinthia in Greece. It is part of the community of Xylokeriza. It is located about 7 kilometres southeast of Corinth and 7 kilometres southeast of the Epidavros interchange with GR-8A/E94, north of Galataki and Kato Almyri, east of Examilia, southeast of Xylokeriza, south of Kiras Vrysi and west/southwest of modern Isthmia.

Located at 37.885, 22.9875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ancient Greek cities, Pauline churches, Roman sites in Greece, Archaeological sites in the Peloponnese, Ancient ports in Greece, Former populated places in Greece, Populated places in Corinthia

Diolkos

The Diolkos (Δίολκος, from the Greek διά, dia "across" and ὁλκός, holkos "portage machine") was a paved trackway near Corinth in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula.

Located at 37.95, 22.9613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Ancient Greek buildings and structures, Ancient Greek sites in Greece, Roman sites in Greece, Portages, Trackways in Greece, Archaeological sites in the Peloponnese, History of rail transport in Greece, Ancient Greek technology, Transport in Ancient Greece

Temple of Isthmia

The Temple of Isthmia is an ancient Greek temple on the Isthmus of Corinth dedicated to the god Poseidon and built in the Archaic Period. It is about 16 kilometers east of ancient Corinth. It appears to have been constructed in the seventh century BC though was later destroyed in 470 BC and rebuilt as the Temple of Poseidon at Isthmia in c. 440 BC during the Classical period.

Located at 37.9157, 22.993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Temples of Poseidon, Corinthia, Buildings and structures in Peloponnese (region)