Trans-Isthmus Wall
Trans-Isthmus Wall is an archaeological site in Corinth, Corinthia. Trans-Isthmus Wall is situated nearby to the village Kehries, as well as near Examilia.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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 3 km northeast of Trans-Isthmus Wall.
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 3 km northeast of Trans-Isthmus Wall.
Archaeological Museum of Isthmia
Museum
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Archaeological Museum of Isthmia is situated 3 km northeast of Trans-Isthmus Wall.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kehries and Examilia.
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.
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 3½ km west of Trans-Isthmus Wall.
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 3½ km northeast of Trans-Isthmus Wall.
Trans-Isthmus Wall
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Corinth, Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.90011° or 37° 54′ 0″ northLongitude
22.96783° or 22° 58′ 4″ eastElevation
93 metres (305 feet)Open location code
8G94WX29+24GeoNames ID
12514074
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