Temple of Apollo

Temple of Apollo is an archaeological site in Corinth, Corinthia. Temple of Apollo is situated nearby to the ruins Pirene fountain, as well as near Temple E at Corinth.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Apollo and Pirene fountain.

Temple of Apollo

Temple

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Pirene or Peirene is the name of a fountain or spring in Greek mythology, physically located in Corinth. It was said to be a favored watering-hole of Pegasus, sacred to the Muses. Pirene fountain is situated 120 metres east of Temple of Apollo.

Temple E at Corinth

Ruins

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Temple E at Corinth is a ruins, which is situated 170 metres southwest of Temple of Apollo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ancient Corinth and Examilia.

Ancient Corinth

Village

Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC0.

Corinth was a city-state 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.

Examilia

Village

Examilia is a town in the municipality of Corinth, Greece. It is situated about 5 km south of Corinth, and 6 km west of Kechries. The name likely derives from the adjacent Hexamilion Wall, although it had not been in use for some time before the town was founded. Examilia is situated 4½ km east of Temple of Apollo.

Lechaio

Town

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Lechaio is a village in the municipal unit of Assos-Lechaio in Corinthia, Greece. It is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Corinth, 8 km west of Corinth and 12 km southeast of Kiato. Lechaio is situated 4½ km northwest of Temple of Apollo.

Temple of Apollo

Type: Archaeological site
Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
Location: Corinth, Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude

37.90601° or 37° 54′ 22″ north

Longitude

22.87919° or 22° 52′ 45″ east

Elevation

81 metres (266 feet)

Open location code

8G94WV4H+CM

GeoNames ID

11978572

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