Sights & Archaeological Destinations
In very close proximity to Green Village, you have the opportunity to explore some of Greece’s most famous archaeological destinations. You can visit them either as part of a group or on individual excursions, using your own vehicle or a rental car.
211km. - 2:30'm from Green Village
Ancient Olympia
Along with Athens Acropolis, they are the most known archeological monuments in Greece. In ancient times it was the place from which the Olympic Games started and were held every 4 years. This event was so important and essential that any hostility was ceased during its conduct. The most remarkable monument of this place is the temple of Zeus. Its huge columns fell off the ground after 2 earthquakes in the 6th century A.D. and they are laying there like domino pieces.
120 km - 1:25'm from Green Village
Athens - Acropolis - Parthenon
The Parthenon is a temple built in honor of the goddess Athena, the protector of the city of Athens. It was the result of the collaboration between prominent architects and sculptors in the mid-5th century BC.
200 km - 2:30'm from Green Village
Delphi
Delfi, the temple of the most famous clairvoyant (prophet), are located at the feet of Mount Parnassos. There are perfectly preserved monuments in this place such as the theater, the stadium and the dome. In the Delfi museum you will find the Charioteer among others, a gorgeous statute of an amazingly handsome young man!
107km | 1:25m from Green Village
Epidaurus
The ancient theater of Epidavros, in which plays are performed even in our days, is the place you must visit even for at least once in your life. Epidavros is also named as a monument of world’s heritage by UNESCO and not because of the theater. There is an Asklipian in this place, a therapeutic center, in fact the most known from the ancient times until the era of the Roman Empire.
74km | 50'min from Green Village
Mycenae
Mycenae are one of the world’s heritage monuments protected by UNESCO since 1999 and are found among the world’s most important cultural sites. You must have surely heard of the famous Agamemnon, the leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war. This war started after the abduction of Beautiful Helen from Paris, the prince of Troy. Beautiful Helen was Agamemnon’s wife and Menelao’s sister, king of Sparta. Mycenae were the capital of his kingdom.
62km | 39min from Green Village
Ancient Nemea
Another small but very well preserved place, with a very beautiful museum. The ancient temple is located here as well as the ancient stadium. In addition, this is where the important games “Nemea” were held in ancient times. You will also find the treasure of nightingales, a collection that was stolen during the excavations but was given back to Greece in 1993. The collection is hosted in a ward especially made in the museum.
37km | 26'min from Green Village
Ancient Corinthos | Akrocorinthos
The most important archeological place which is located very close to Sikia and that you shouldn’t miss visiting. It is very well preserved with the central temple and the agora worth the tour. This is the place where Apostle Paul handed over the famous letter “To Corinthians” which is also known as the hymn of Love.
Akrocorinthos
Akrocorinthos, the Acropolis of Ancient Corinthos, is located a little higher from the Ancient Cotinthos, from which the sea view is really wonderful! Unfortunately not much is saved here since this place was taken from whoever passed through the area: The Turks, the Francs and more. In here you can see the Francs’ walls and a little Turkish Mosque.
70km | 60min from Green Village
Hera’s Temple – Loutraki’s Heraio
In a calm and sunny day it is so difficult to find a more beautiful place than this in all Corinthian. The sanctuary of Goddess Hera, spouse of Zeus, is located beneath a lighthouse, along with a very small picturesque church, in an isolated cove that gazes the city of Corinthos.
45km | 29'min from Green Village
Isthmus of Corinth
The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects Central Greece with the Peloponnese. The canal dug through it links the Saronic Gulf with the Corinthian Gulf. It is approximately 6 kilometers long, and its narrowest point is where the Corinth Canal was constructed (1880-1893). This location was of strategic importance, and for this reason, a wall was built here as early as the 5th century BC, which remained in place through the Byzantine period (known as Hexamilion).
