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"Connecting Worlds" - On the historical significance and commercial importance of the Corinth Canal in Greece
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GREECE CHANNEL | The Isthmus Canal by ^StamatisGR on deviantART. The Isthmus of Corinth is the narrow land bridge which connects the Peloponnese peninsula with the mainland of Greece, near the city of Corinth. The word "isthmus" comes from the Ancient Greek word for "neck" and refers to the narrowness of the land. Since 1893 the Corinth Canal has run through the 6.3 km wide isthmus, effectively making the Peloponnese an island.
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Corinth Canal, Greece 🇬🇷 The image captures the dramatic and narrow Corinth Canal in Greece, an engineering marvel that connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. This canal, carved through the Isthmus of Corinth, spans approximately 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) in length but is only about 21.4 meters (70 feet) wide at its base, making it a tight passage for ships. The steep limestone walls rise nearly 79 meters (260 feet) above the water, creating a stunning visual contrast with the deep…
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Some of the less tourist-clogged destinations in Greece are also the most beautiful.
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While in Greece, you'll want to take the time to visit the Corinth Canal!
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📍 Corinth Canal, Greece
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Corinth Canal (Greece)
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165. Just a unique marvel to see in your lifetime. The Corinth Canal.
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Discover the enchanting city of Corinth, Greece, where history and adventure collide! Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike!
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little boat and big boat..big is not alwsys better
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Corinth Canal, Greece - by ThanasisStergios
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Provided by: Enver Murad, Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt Summary author: Enver Murad The Canal of Corinth separates mainland Greece from the Peloponnese Peninsula. Among others, Rome's infamous emperor Nero unsuccessfully attempted the construction of such a canal, but it wasn't...
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An awesome day trip to Corinth from Athens, exploring the Ancient Corinth, Corinth Canal and the impressive fortress of Acrocorinth.
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Corinth Canal: Boat ride through the Corinth Canal Photo by @aggelos_.kar #Corinth #Peloponesse #traveltogreece #greekescapes
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Corinth channel in Greece. Travel background , #ad, #channel, #Corinth, #Greece, #background, #Travel #ad
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If a modern visitor today could imagine the Isthmus of Corinth in its original, natural state before human purpose & modern technology sliced a canal through it
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