Solomos Bridge

Solomos Bridge is a bridge in Corinth, Corinthia. Solomos Bridge is situated nearby to Solomos Railway Station, as well as near the church Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Acrocorinth and Pirene fountain.

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 2 km northwest of Solomos Bridge.

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 3 km north of Solomos Bridge.

Temple of Apollo

Temple

Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Temple of Apollo is situated 3 km north of Solomos Bridge.

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. Ancient Corinth is situated 3½ km north of Solomos Bridge.

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 4 km northeast of Solomos Bridge.