The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow land bridge that connects mainland Greece with the Peloponnese Peninsula. The city with the same name, Corinth, is situated not far from the isthmus. This is the third-largest city on the peninsula. Corinth is divided into two parts, one of which is modern and the other one is ancient. The majority of industrial sites are concentrated in the new part of the city. Tourists from all over the world visit this settlement to learn more about its ancient history and see the beautiful area. Corinth was the cradle of the region. The first settlement on the site of modern Corinth appeared approximately in 4,000 BC. This was one of the major centers of trade in the East Mediterranean. The city controlled all traffic near the isthmus and offered carrying services for ships sailing from the Ionic Sea to the Aegean Sea. At that time, Corinth was a popular settlement famous for its ceramics and textiles. In the 50s AD, Paul the Apostle visited this region. He lived for almost one and a half years in Corinth. Paul established a Christian mission in the city that is mentioned in the New Testament. He continued traveling in 58 AD and dictated his famous Epistle to the Romans. When Corinth was released from the Turkish rule in 1833, the city became one of the candidates for the capital of Greece. Strategic location and rich historical heritage were the main advantages of Corinth. However, the city lost to Athens. Nowadays, this is a large industrial and
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The city of Piraeus is famous for its magnificent nature and rich choice of cultural places of interest. The most famous tourist destinations are open air theatre on a hill, Navy Museum, the Museum of Archaeology and several local villages. The most famous and interesting villages of the region are Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Mati and Daphni. Kaisariani village is famous for its ancient monasteries located in the piedmont region.
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