Katounistra
Katounistra is an archaeological site in Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthia. Katounistra is situated nearby to the hamlet Gefyra Isthmou, as well as near the village Isthmia.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 south of Katounistra.
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 south of Katounistra.
Archaeological Museum of Isthmia
Museum
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Archaeological Museum of Isthmia is situated 3 km south of Katounistra.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gefyra Isthmou and Isthmia.
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 south of Katounistra.
Loutraki
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Loutraki is a seaside resort and spa town in the Corinth Region of the Peloponnese. The ancient town – Thermae today called Loutraki, is located on the north side of the Corinthian Gulf and it's extended on the foot of the Gerania mountain range, along a pebbled beach of 4 km.
Katounistra
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Loutraki-Perachora-Agioi Theodoroi, Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.94256° or 37° 56′ 33″ northLongitude
23.00242° or 23° 0′ 9″ eastElevation
143 metres (469 feet)Open location code
8G95W2V2+2XGeoNames ID
12514087
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