Πειρήνη κρήνη
Πειρήνη κρήνη is a fountain in Corinth, Corinthia. Πειρήνη κρήνη is situated nearby to the ruins Aphrodite Temple, as well as near the archaeological site Acrocorinth.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Acrocorinth and Acrocorinth Saint Demetrius Church.
Acrocorinth
Archaeological site
Photo: MM, Public domain.
Acrocorinth is a monolithic rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. In the estimation of George Forrest, "It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece." With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used… Acrocorinth is situated 310 metres northwest of Πειρήνη κρήνη.
Acrocorinth Saint Demetrius Church
Church
Photo: Chris06, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Acrocorinth Saint Demetrius Church is situated 530 metres northwest of Πειρήνη κρήνη.
Pirene fountain
Ruins
Photo: MM, Public domain.
Pirene or Peirene is the name of a fountain or spring in Greek mythology, physically located in Corinth. It was said to be a favored watering-hole of Pegasus, sacred to the Muses. Pirene fountain is situated 2 km north of Πειρήνη κρήνη.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ancient Corinth and Examilia.
Ancient Corinth
Village
Photo: George E. Koronaios, CC0.
Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese peninsula to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.
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 4½ km east of Πειρήνη κρήνη.
Lechaio
Town
Photo: Vanbasten 23, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lechaio is a village in the municipal unit of Assos-Lechaio in Corinthia, Greece. It is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Corinth, 8 km west of Corinth and 12 km southeast of Kiato. Lechaio is situated 6 km northwest of Πειρήνη κρήνη.
Πειρήνη κρήνη
- Type: Fountain
- Categories: ruins and historic site
- Location: Corinth, Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
37.88936° or 37° 53′ 22″ northLongitude
22.87589° or 22° 52′ 33″ eastElevation
505 metres (1,657 feet)Open location code
8G94VVQG+P9OpenStreetMap ID
way 146857061OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=fountainOpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
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