Corinth (/ ˈkɒrɪnθ / KORR-inth; Greek: Κόρινθος, romanized: Kórinthos, Modern Greek pronunciation: [ˈkorinθos]) is a municipality in Corinthia in Greece. The successor to the ancient city of Corinth, it is a former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, which is …

Corinth (/ ˈkɒrɪnθ / KORR-inth; Ancient Greek: Κόρινθος Kórinthos; Doric Greek: Ϙόρινθος Qórinthos; Latin: Corinthus) was a city-state (polis) on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese peninsula to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.

In antiquity Korinthos was one of the largest and most important cities in Greece. It played a significant part during the Peloponnesian War and after 200 B.C it became the capital of the Achaean Confederation.

Apr 5, 2025 · Corinth, an ancient and a modern city of the Peloponnese, in south-central Greece. The remains of the ancient city lie about 50 miles (80 km) west of Athens, at the eastern end of the Gulf of Corinth, on a terrace some 300 feet (90 metres) above sea level.

In Greek mythology, Corinthus (/ k ə ˈ r ɪ n θ ə s /; [1] Ancient Greek: Κόρινθος Korinthos) may refer to the following personages: . Corinthus, the eponymous founder of the city of Corinth and the adjacent land. According to the local Corinthian tradition, he was a son of Zeus, but this tradition was not followed elsewhere. [2]Corinthus, son of Marathon, who ruled over Corinth.

Dec 28, 2023 · Ancient meets modern in Corinth (Korinthos), a town that is considered the gateway to the Peloponnese Peninsula. During Roman times, it was one of the largest and wealthiest city-states in Greece, with two major ports: one on …

Nov 24, 2020 · Ancient Corinth, the ruins of which can be found in the modern town of Korinthos, was a city of major importance in Ancient Greece and in Ancient Rome. Located in between mainland Greece and the Peloponnese, Corinth was a vital port and a thriving city-state as well as being of religious significance.

Jun 25, 2024 · Korinthos, also known as Corinth, is a city steeped in history, dating back thousands of years. Located in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese, Greece, it has been a pivotal cultural and commercial center from ancient …

Korinthos is an Ancient city in Peloponissos in Corinth in the Peloponnese Region of Greece. Korinthos is also an Archaeological site, an Ancient theatre and an Ancient sanctuary. The postal code of Korinthos is 20007 and its telephone access code is +3027410.

Korinthos, ancient Corinth, was one of the largest and most important cities of historical Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BCE. Ancient Corinth holds a unique place in Greek history, characterized by its dynamic blend of economic power, …