Bourtzi of Kechrees
Bourtzi of Kechrees is a castle in Corinth, Corinthia. Bourtzi of Kechrees is situated nearby to the archaeological site Roman Cemetry of Cenchreai, as well as near Antique port of Kenkhreon.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 3½ km north of Bourtzi of Kechrees.
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 Bourtzi of Kechrees.
Archaeological Museum of Isthmia
Museum
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Archaeological Museum of Isthmia is situated 3½ km north of Bourtzi of Kechrees.
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 3½ km north of Bourtzi of Kechrees.
Bourtzi of Kechrees
- Type: Castle
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Corinth, Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.88365° or 37° 53′ 1″ northLongitude
22.99628° or 22° 59′ 47″ eastOpen location code
8G94VXMW+FGOpenStreetMap ID
node 8918477887OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castle
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In Other Languages
“Bourtzi of Kechrees” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Μπούρτζι Κεγχρεών”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Roman Cemetry of Cenchreai and Antique port of Kenkhreon.
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