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Greece - Acrocorinth

Greece - Acrocorinth
Acrocorinth was the fortified acropolis (“upper city”) of both Ancient and Medieval Corinth. It was built on a steep, rocky hill 575 meters high at the highest peak. Acrocorinth is a typical example of castle architecture built in successive phases. Three successive defensive walls lead via an equal number of gates to the interior, covering 240.000 square meters. The ruins of the temple of Aphrodite (5th-4th century BC), several Christian churches, a Byzantine underground cistern, mosques, fountains etc. still survive. The perimeter walls have a length of 3.000 meters, making it the largest fortress in the Peloponnesos.

The first phase in the history of the walls dates to the 7th-6th century BC, which was a time of prosperity for the city of Corinth. In 146 BC the walls were destroyed by the Romans. Substantial efforts at fortification were made in the Middle Byzantine period (8th-12th century). In the year of 1210 the castle was taken by the Franks.

Over the following centuries numerous repairs and improvements were made, by both the Franks and the Palaeologi, at a time when the city of Corinth seems to have moved inside the castle. Works were also carried out by the Ottoman conquerors and by the Venetians, who reinforced parts of the walls during the second Venetian occupation (1687-1715). More recently, there was a German garrison stationed there during World War II invasion of Greece from May 1941.

Nowadays Acrocorinth is not only a particularly interesting archaeological site. Most of the current towers and walls are medieval, but built on ancient foundations. Due to its location it also offers uninterrupted panoramic views across Ancient Corinth, the new coastal city of Corinth and the Corinthian Gulf.

yxelle, Günter Klaus, Leo W, Traktor 49 and 88 other people have particularly liked this photo


54 comments - The latest ones
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Superbe reportage intéressant sur ces belles ruines !
Have a nice day
4 years ago.
 Yves Saulnier
Yves Saulnier
Nous découvrons le site comme si nous y étions.
4 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
excellent reportage ! bravo**************************
bonne journée Jaap♫
4 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Merci pour ce grand partage....!
4 years ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Wunderschön, und Danke für die Informationen dazu!!!
4 years ago.
 Guy Bacca (guybac)
Guy Bacca (guybac) club
Un très beau regard sur ce site historique
4 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
superbe lieu et composition !!
Bonne fin de semaine
4 years ago.
 Cämmerer zu Nau
Cämmerer zu Nau club
Was für Ein- und Ausblicke. Schöne Serie.
4 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Another fine documented series of photos of this ancient Greek city. Very interesting indeed. A great flight of steps here with this arch. I almost missed the right hand pips, all of which stand alone as pictures too. Very well done Jaap.
4 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Superb images of this place with such a long History
The text is also great
Thanks for sharing, Jaap
4 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Excellent pov and framing!
4 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Good work.
◦•●◉✿ Have a great day, and stay well. ✿◉●•◦
4 years ago.
 Mavì
Mavì
Dev'essere magnifica una visita a questo Paese
4 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Fascinating information to complement the great series of images you've shared with us here, Jaap.
4 years ago.
 John Cass
John Cass
Wonderful image, nicely framed.
4 years ago.
 Ern Jacoby
Ern Jacoby club
The view and the description, a minute journey to Greece!
4 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Like your series very much, Jaap !
4 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
A wonferful view through the ruines - and thank you for the interesting series, Jaap !
4 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A terrific series Jaap the ruins are really beautiful and in relatively amazing condition. They look fantastic in the sunshine. A magical place, full of history!
4 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
Fabulous series, Jaap !!! Simply a magical place !!!!!!!!!!!!
4 years ago.
 Hélène Lombard
Hélène Lombard
Beau cadrage qui nous emmène sur ce chemin pavé !!! Bonne soirée
4 years ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe et très intéressant. Nicole.
4 years ago.
 Nathalie
Nathalie club
Beau cadrage !!!!
4 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A fantastic series Jaap,

Thank you for posting in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/magicalsunlight
4 years ago.
 Trudy Tuinstra
Trudy Tuinstra club
een fantastische impressie,
4 years ago.
 Kawasirius
Kawasirius club
Une composition admirable et des vues exceptionnelles sur ces vestiges d'une civilisation ancienne ! La saison fleurie ajoute une note charmante à vos vues **** Formidable reportage, Jaap !
Je vous souhaite une bonne journée !
4 years ago.
 Hansruedi Voegele
Hansruedi Voegele club
Sehr schöne Aufnahmen Jaap.
4 years ago.
 RHH
RHH
Wonderful. Greece is on my bucket list and youu are fortunate to have been there.
4 years ago.
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to RHH
Highly recommended.
Without Corona I would have been there now.
4 years ago.
 Annalia S.
Annalia S. club
Wonderful series, Jaap. Thank you!
4 years ago.
 WiePet
WiePet club
Sehr schöne Bilderserie! Ich mag besonders die warmen Farben bei dem großen Bild.
4 years ago.
 Denis Croissant
Denis Croissant club
Excellent series! The wild poppies add a lovely sprinkling of colour.
4 years ago.
 Weard Bültena
Weard Bültena
Moin,
wunderschöne Aufnahmen.
Weard
4 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Een TOP-Reeks met al die Pips
4 years ago.
 Misou 49
Misou 49 club
Magnifique série et histoire intéressante !
4 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Great picture and, as usual, very good note.
Thank you Jaap.
4 years ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Many years ago we took the train to Corinth from Athens but sadly didn't make it to this beautiful castle.
4 years ago.
 Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club
Thank you for these charming series of images and your always so interesting information , Jaap.
Watching them I felt as if I was there !!
4 years ago.
 Alan H
Alan H club
Interesting history and stunning photos.
4 years ago.
 Erika Akire
Erika Akire
...very well and interestingly presented...
4 years ago.
 Pat Del
Pat Del club
Un passé bien évoqué dans le descriptif joint à cette bonne photo !
4 years ago.
 grobi358
grobi358 club
Wounderful framed image! Thanks for lots of informations! Have a nice weekend jaap!
4 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Beeindruckende Serie, Jaap! Ein wunderbares Wochenende!
4 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
A lovely example of framing, Jaap. All the best, Joe
4 years ago.
 Cécile2016
Cécile2016
Very nice shot, well captured.

;-)
4 years ago.
 Hubs 56
Hubs 56 club
good framed view
4 years ago.
 Martin Janßen
Martin Janßen club
well made "looking back in time" picture and very informative text, too. Have a nice week, Jaap!
4 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A very beautiful set of pictures Jaap! Reminding me of my trips to Greece in the early 1990's
4 years ago.
 photosofghosts
photosofghosts club
The arch creates a precious frame on the ancient ruins, a wonderful view!
All the best
Fabio
4 years ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Beautiful view!
4 years ago.
 Christel Ehretsmann
Christel Ehretsmann club
lovely natural frame !
4 years ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
What a beautiful frame for this gate. I also like the PiPs, especially the first one where you have the panoramic view and the one with the old rusty wheelbarrow.
4 years ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
Ein sehr schöner Durchblick
2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
.......das ist echt ein sehr schöner Ort liebe Jaap,du hast sehr schöne Aufnahmen mitgebracht,sehr schön hast du das umgesetzt:))

........wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
2 years ago.

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