It is the capital of Corinthia. It was founded as Nea Korinthos (Νέα Κόρινθος), or New Corinth, in 1858 after an earthquake destroyed the existing settlement of Corinth, which had developed in …

Corinth, an ancient and a modern city of the Peloponnese, in south-central Greece. The remains of the ancient city lie about 50 miles (80 km) west of Athens, at the eastern end of the Gulf of …

Jul 29, 2025 · The city of Corinth was one of the most famous places in ancient Greece, playing a major role throughout Greece’s history. It even participated in the Trojan War, according to …

Nov 23, 2025 · Ancient Corinth was one of the wealthiest and most powerful Greek city-states, built 78 km (48 mi) southwest of Athens near the Corinth Canal, which connects the …

Ancient Corinth was situated on the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow land bridge connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece. Its strategic location made it a vital city-state in antiquity.

Feb 20, 2024 · Prominent in art and architecture as well as religion, Ancient Corinth is one of the most important cities of Greece and the Mediterranean in general.

Aug 13, 2025 · Ancient Corinth was strategically positioned on the isthmus connecting mainland Greece with the Peloponnese. The archaeological site of Ancient Corinth includes the remains …

Sep 2, 2009 · Corinth was a Greek, Hellenistic and Roman city located on the isthmus which connects mainland Greece with the Peloponnese. Surrounded by fertile plains and blessed …

Corinth, known as Korinthos in Greek, was one of the most important and powerful city-states in ancient Greece. Located on the narrow stretch of land that connects the Peloponnese to …

CORINTH kor'-inth (Korinthos, "ornament"): A celebrated city of the Peloponnesus, capital of Corinthia, which lay North of Argolis, and with the isthmus joined the peninsula to the …