Acrocorinth, Greece

Acrocorinth highlights

Known for fortress, medieval old town, viewpoint

Acrocorinth is the Acropolis of Ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. It is count as the most impressive from all acropolis of mainland Greece, that become a Venetians and an Ottoman fortress.

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Last reviewed: 25 August 2025

Acrocorinth description

Acrocorinth, understood as ＂Upper Corinth＂, is the acropolis of Ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. It is count as the most impressive from all acropolis of mainland Greece.

Acrocorinth is a striking and monumental rock formation that towers over the ancient city of Corinth in Greece. Known as the Acropolis of Corinth, it stands about 575 meters high and offers a commanding view of the surrounding plains and seas, making it an extraordinary natural and historical landmark. It is often regarded as the most impressive acropolis on mainland Greece, reflecting both its natural grandeur and historical significance.

Strategically positioned, Acrocorinth controlled access to the Peloponnese peninsula by guarding the Isthmus of Corinth. The fortress built on this rocky height was a critical defensive stronghold for many civilizations through centuries, defending against invading forces. Its importance made it a last refuge in southern Greece, with its natural terrain and water supply ensuring prolonged resistance.

Historically, Acrocorinth has been continuously inhabited from the archaic period until the early 19th century. It formed one of the ＂Fetters of Greece＂ during the Hellenistic period, serving as one of three crucial fortresses used by Macedonians to maintain control over city-states. Its fortifications reflect layers of history from Roman rebuilding efforts to Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman renovations.

The hill features three circuit walls that fortified its perimeter, made to prevent enemies from breaching this pivotal military position. At its peak stood a temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, which later became a church and then a mosque, revealing the cultural and religious transformations that occurred through time. Acrocorinth's location offers visitors stunning panoramic views. On clear days, one can see the Corinthian Bay, Saronic Bay, plains of Argos, and distant mountain ranges. This breathtaking vista alone provides a compelling reason for tourists to explore the site and experience ancient Greece's dramatic landscape.

The archaeological remains at Acrocorinth are extensive. Visitors can explore fortified walls, gates, medieval towers, Byzantine churches, and Ottoman mosques. The site also includes ruins of houses, military buildings, cisterns, springs, and baths, delivering a rich tapestry of architectural and historical evidence from various epochs.

For tourists, Acrocorinth is not just a fortress but a sprawling historical park with many points of interest. Hiking trails allow visitors to wander through this ancient stronghold, imagining the strategic battles and daily lives of its former occupants from antiquity through medieval times. The large fortress complex housed not only soldiers but also civilians during its later phases, including Muslims and Christians during the Ottoman period, adding a layer of social history to the architectural and military story told by the ruins.

Its long history of changing hands, from Macedonians to Romans, Byzantines, Franks, Venetians, and Ottomans, makes each visit an encounter with different architectural styles and cultural influences. This diversity is visible in the structures still standing today, making it a unique site for history enthusiasts. The site's mythological connections add an additional layer of intrigue. Ancient legends tell of the god Helios and the goddess Aphrodite, linked to the fortress and temple atop Acrocorinth. The temple was reputedly built by Medea in honor of Aphrodite, enhancing the site's mystique for visitors interested in Greek mythology.

Acrocorinth's water supply was legendary and a key factor in its enduring habitation and defense. A spring called Peirini was said to have been brought to the fortress through mythical intervention, ensuring that residents had water even during sieges, a rare and valuable defense feature for ancient fortresses.

Its proximity to ancient Corinth makes Acrocorinth an essential part of a broader historical tour in the region. Visitors often combine trips to the archaeological sites of ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal with a visit to Acrocorinth, creating a comprehensive understanding of the area's rich past.

Though the site is not itself a UNESCO World Heritage designation, its significance within the historical and archaeological context of Greece is widely recognized and it features as one of Greece's prime medieval castle sites, reflecting its importance across many eras.

Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere of the site, where they can enjoy early morning quiet, watch the sunrise over the ancient fortress, and explore its many gates and walls at leisure. The site's natural environment combined with historical remains creates a serene yet inspiring place to visit. Exploring Acrocorinth allows for a firsthand look at the complex history of Greece's defensive architecture, with visible layers of construction and restoration revealing evolving military technologies and styles over time. This makes it a fascinating site for those interested in military history and archaeology alike.

Finally, Acrocorinth's remarkable blend of natural beauty, historical significance, mythological associations, and well-preserved ruins make it a must-see destination for tourists seeking to connect with Greece's ancient and medieval heritage in a spectacular setting.

Acrocorinth related tours

We at Monterrasol Travel welcome you to see Acrocorinth during multi-day small group car tour. Contact us if you would like to customize your tour to Acrocorinth.

We have developed several small group tours that visiting beautiful Acrocorinth. But, if you have a special conditions or any from these tours fit you, please do not hesitate to contact us, we can organize a tour exactly as you would like. We charge nothing for develop a custom itinerary. And remember, we have no problems to take you from almost any place where you stay, hotel or private accommodation.

Greek Peloponnese round tour in 15 days. This is Peloponnese where located Sparta, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Monemvasia. all seasons tour 15 days Price from € 5,249 View tour details Request this tour tour starts in: Athens, Greece tour finishes in: Athens, Greece tour duration: 15 days (14 nights) tour countries: Greece tour destinations: Acrocorinth, Argos, Corinth, Diros, Epidaurus, Kalamata, Kalo Nero, Kalogria, Koroni, Loutraki, Messene, Methoni, Monemvasia, Mycenae, Mystras, Nafplio, Olympia, Patras, Porto Kagio, Pylos, Pyrgos, Sparta, Tiryns, Tolo Greek Peloponnese round tour in 15 days. Visit all main attraction of Peloponnese peninsula and see castles, ancient places, beaches. Travel Peloponnese with Monterrasol and visit Sparta, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Monemvasia, Methoni and other places.

All-seasons 3 weeks Peloponnese and Central Greece tour from Athens. History, nature, UNESCO places, fortresses, monasteries, cuisine. all seasons tour 21 days Price from € 7,059 View tour details Request this tour tour starts in: Athens, Greece tour finishes in: Athens, Greece tour duration: 21 days (20 nights) tour countries: Greece tour destinations: Acrocorinth, Amphiareion of Oropos, Ancient Corinth, Argos, Arta, Chalkida, Corinth canal, Delphi, Diakopto, Dodoni, Epidaurus, Hosios Loukas, Ioannina, Kalamata, Kardamyli, Koroni, Livadeia, Mesolongi, Messene, Meteora, Methoni, Monemvasia, Mycenae, Mystras, Nafpaktos, Nafplio, Oiniadai, Olympia, Patras, Pylos, Rio, Sparta, Thermopylae, Tiryns We welcome you to all-seasons 3 weeks tour across Greece mainland. With this tour you going to see main attractions of Peloponnese and Central Greece. The tour will bring to to famous UNESCO places, fascinating museums and imposing archaeological sites, picturesque panoramas of see and mountains, dramatic landscapes and scenic routes. We going to visit well known from the history of civilization towns, coastal and mountain villages, enjoy famous Greek cuisine in local tavernas, climb ancient steps of fortified towns and monasteries, walk the walls of medieval fortresses and castles. Greece is the ideal destination if you enjoy history and nature regardless the time of the year you plan to visit it.

Travelling Greece: mainland extended tour, part 1/2 Touring Greece UNESCO sites, villages, castles, monasteries, archaeological places. all seasons tour 23 days Price from € 7,914 View tour details Request this tour tour starts in: Athens, Greece tour finishes in: Athens, Greece tour duration: 23 days (22 nights) tour countries: Greece tour destinations: Acrocorinth, Ancient Corinth, Argos, Bassae, Corinth canal, Diakopto, Elonas, Epidaurus, Foinikounta, Gytheio, Kalamata, Kalavryta, Kardamyli, Koroni, Kosmas, Loutraki, Megalopolis, Messene, Methoni, Monemvasia, Mycenae, Mystras, Nafplio, Nemea, Olympia, Palace of Nestor, Palaia Epidavros, Patras, Plaka, Porto Kagio, Pylos, Rio, Sparta, Tainaro, Tiryns, Tolo, Vathia This 23 days tour is part 1 of extended touring across Greece mainland, focused on famous Peloponnese peninsula. The tour is intended for people who would like get to know deeply the history and current style of life in Greece. Do you want to walk ancient historical places where are roots of culture of our civilization? Do you want to feel the touch of Greece? Would you like to feel Greek atmosphere in towns and villages, castles and fortresses, museums and tavernas? The main idea of this tour is visiting together with famous UNESCO attractions also off the beaten patch places of Greece, some of them are hard to reach, some of them are remote, and some are cannot be visited with large bus at all. This tour can be extended for few days to spend a few days in Athens, to visit Athens attractions and get to know this famous city and places around. Ask us for that!

Off-season 26 days tour Greece UNESCO sites from Igoumenitsa. Ancient towns, monasteries, castles. Explore main UNESCO sites of Greece mainland and Peloponnese. off-season only tour 26 days Price from € 8,552 View tour details Request this tour tour starts in: Igoumenitsa, Greece tour finishes in: Igoumenitsa, Greece tour duration: 26 days (25 nights) tour countries: Greece tour destinations: Acrocorinth, Ancient Corinth, Antirrio, Arachova, Areopoli, Argos, Asini, Aspraggeli, Corinth canal, Elonas, Gytheio, Hosios Loukas, Ioannina, Kalamata, Kalampaka, Kardamyli, Kato Pedina, Kosmas, Leonidio, Livadeia, Loutraki, Mani, Mesolongi, Messene, Meteora, Methoni, Midea, Monemvasia, Monodendri, Mycenae, Mystras, Nafpaktos, Nafplio, Nicopolis, Oiniadai, Olympia, Parga, Patras, Preveza, Pylos, Rio, Sparta, Thermopylae, Tiryns, Tolo, Vitsa We welcome you to explore non-touristic sites of Greece with our extended off-season discovery 26-day circle tour from Igoumenitsa. We will explore several famous mainland regions of Greece: Central Greece, Peloponnese, Epirus, and even Zagori, recently nominated as UNESCO World Heritage site for cultural landscape. Few of visited sites are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, and few are UNESCO Tentative List sites. We will visit castles and fortresses, coastal and mountain towns, ancient monasteries and cathedrals, archaeological sites and ancient bridges, off the beaten track attractions and beautiful taverns. We will start the tour with visiting town Parga famous fort castle and beaches. Next attraction where we will walk is ancient city Nicopolis (UNESCO Tentative List site), and come to explore and sleep in coastal town Preveza. Through the only under sea tunnel in Greece we will come to coastal town Nafpaktos, and on the way will visit archaeological site Oeniadae (UNESCO Tentative List site) with shipyard and small ancient theater. In Nafpaktos we need to see a fortress; in historical center we need to say Hello to Miguel de Cervantes which statue is located in old port. Next day, after exploring two fortresses, Antirrio and Rio, take images of beautiful bridge from ferry, we will come to Patras, to see famous castle, cathedral, and few attractions from Roman time. Starting from Patras, we are already in the Peloponnese region, where located the most attractions of this our tour. We will come to famous Olympia, explore archaeological site and 3 museums. Next our locations are fortresses Pylos and Methoni, and we will stay in lively town Kalamata with long beautiful coastal line and beach. From here we also will visit archaeological site Messene (UNESCO Tentative List site). From Kalamata, with short walk in medieval part of town Kardamyli, we will come to explore Mani peninsula famous for specific tower houses and people who claim be descent from the ancient Spartans. We will see the heart of Mani, the historical capital of the Mani Peninsula town Areopoli, its historical center, charming stone tower houses and cobblestone alleyway. After Mani, we will pass coastal town Gytheio and will come to see amazing medieval fortified town Monemvasia, and will explore both lower and upper towns there. Next important places we will explore are famous town Sparta and archaeological site Mystras (UNESCO World Heritage site) with still active monastery. From Sparta, passing by mountain road cute mountain town Kosmas and cliff monastery Elonas, we will come to Nafplio, where around are located several important attractions like Argos, Tiryns (UNESCO World Heritage site), Midea, Asini, Tolo. On the way to Ancient Corinth we will walk over stones of ancient civilization in Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage site). Around Corinth we will wonder on Corinth canal and explore ancient fortress Acrocorinth. Next important attraction to visit is Hosios Loukas monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site). We will have overnight in mountain town Arachova, and from there will come to see famous complex of monasteries in Meteora (UNESCO World Heritage site). From Kalampaka, the town of Meteora monasteries, we will come to Ioannina to see its castle and nice Silversmith museum. The rest of tour we will spend in Zagori (the whole region is UNESCO World Heritage site), learn the stories of this not usual region, see several ancient bridges and mountain towns.