West Foundation
West Foundation is an archaeological site in Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthia. West Foundation is situated nearby to the village Isthmia, as well as near Kehries.Places of Interest Nearby
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 2 km east of West Foundation.
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 2 km east of West Foundation.
Archaeological Museum of Isthmia
Museum
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Archaeological Museum of Isthmia is situated 2 km east of West Foundation.
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. Isthmia is situated 3 km east of West Foundation.
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 3 km southeast of West Foundation.
Gefyra Isthmou
Hamlet
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Gefyra Isthmou is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km northeast of West Foundation.
West Foundation
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.90966° or 37° 54′ 35″ northLongitude
22.9715° or 22° 58′ 17″ eastElevation
126 metres (413 feet)Open location code
8G94WX5C+VHGeoNames ID
12514056
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