Ákra Sofía
Ákra Sofía is a cape in Corinthia, Peloponnese. Ákra Sofía is situated nearby to the village Kavos, as well as near the locality Áris.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Istmia and Temple of Poseidon.
Istmia
Archaeological site
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Isthmia is an ancient sanctuary of Poseidon and important archaeological site and museum located on the Isthmus of Corinth in Greece. Situated on the territory of the ancient city-state of Corinth, it was famous in antiquity for the Isthmian Games and its Temple of Poseidon. Istmia is situated 3 km northwest of Ákra Sofía.
Temple of Poseidon
Archaeological site
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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, at the site of ancient Isthmia. Temple of Poseidon is situated 2½ km northwest of Ákra Sofía.
Archaeological Museum of Isthmia
Museum
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Archaeological Museum of Isthmia is situated 2½ km northwest of Ákra Sofía.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Isthmia and Kehries.
Isthmia
Village
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Isthmia is a Greek village and community 7.5 km southeast of Corinth. It is located in the south entry of Corinth Canal. The community spreads in the place where the Isthmian Games were held in antiquity.
Kehries
Village
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Kechries is a village in the municipality of Corinth in Corinthia in Greece, part of the community of Xylokeriza. Population 319. It takes its name from the ancient port town Kenchreai or Cenchreae, which was situated at the same location. Kehries is situated 3½ km southwest of Ákra Sofía.
Loutra Oraias Elenis
Village
Loutra Elenis is a village in Corinthia, Greece. It is situated on the coast of the Saronic Gulf, about 10 km southeast of Corinth. It is part of the community of Galataki within the municipal unit of Saronikos. Loutra Oraias Elenis is situated 4 km southwest of Ákra Sofía.
Ákra Sofía
- Type: Cape
- Also known as: “Akra Sofia”
- Category: landform
- Location: Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.90014° or 37° 54′ 1″ northLongitude
23.01717° or 23° 1′ 2″ eastElevation
2 metres (7 feet)Open location code
8G95W228+3VGeoNames ID
253498
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In Other Languages
“Ákra Sofía” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Ákra Sofía”
- Greek: “Άκρα Σοφία”
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