Antique port of Kenkhreon
Antique port of Kenkhreon is an archaeological site in Corinth, Corinthia. Antique port of Kenkhreon is situated nearby to the castle Bourtzi of Kechrees, as well as near the archaeological site Roman Cemetry of Cenchreai.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 4 km north of Antique port of Kenkhreon.
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 3½ km north of Antique port of Kenkhreon.
Archaeological Museum of Isthmia
Museum
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Archaeological Museum of Isthmia is situated 3½ km north of Antique port of Kenkhreon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kehries and Loutra Oraias Elenis.
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.
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.
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 4 km north of Antique port of Kenkhreon.
Antique port of Kenkhreon
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Corinth, Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.88238° or 37° 52′ 57″ northLongitude
22.99275° or 22° 59′ 34″ eastOpen location code
8G94VXJV+X3OpenStreetMap ID
node 3019077755OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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In Other Languages
From Greek to Russian—“Antique port of Kenkhreon” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Αρχαίο Λιμάνι Κεγχρεών”
- Russian: “древний порт Кенхрион”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bourtzi of Kechrees and Roman Cemetry of Cenchreai.
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