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While it isn't close to the original splendor it had around 2000 years ago (as seen on the info board, very informative!), it's still probably the most impressive and best preserved of the ruins in Corinth. You cannot go close to the basin or enter the chambers, but the view through a crumbled wall is still astonishing (if there are many visitors, there might be a wait since only 1-2 people can take a look at the same time). It must have been a magnificent building and I wish we could see it in operation, the fountain running, the basins filled, townfolk chatting while drawing water under the scorching sun. I hope future excavations uncover even more, and that restorative work brings back some of the glory of the old days.
Benjamin SchäferBenjamin Schäfer
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Θεωρείται από τα σημαντικότερα μνημεία του Αρχαιολογικού Χώρου της Αρχαίας Κορίνθου. Η ονομασία της Κρήνης αποδίδεται στη νύμφη Πειρήνη. Χρησιμοποιείται από τη νεολιθική εποχή. Έγιναν διαμορφώσεις στους γεωμετρικούς και τους αρχαϊκούς χρόνους. Τον 2ο αι. π.Χ. είχε 6 θαλάμους με 3 λεκάνες άντλησης που τροφοδοτούνταν από 4 δεξαμενές. Την Ρωμαϊκή περίοδο κατασκευάστηκε πρόσοψη με ημικίονες ενώ στη Βυζαντινή περίοδο χτίστηκε εδώ ναός ! Δεν επιτρέπεται η προσέγγιση πολύ κοντά της.
Chronis PapachristouChronis Papachristou
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Magnifique lieu antique, vraiment superbe à visiter ! Il y a beaucoup de vestiges en Grèce mais celui-ci est vraiment grandiose et vaut le coup de s'y arrêter. Il y a les vestiges du temple d'Apollon et la fameuse fontaine, vraiment superbe. 8€ par adulte et gratuit pour les moins de 25 ans résidant en UE.
Jbrebo 37Jbrebo 37
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La nostra visita risale a molto tempo fa. Il sito è molto bello e di indubbio interesse storico culturale. Questo manufatto in modo particolare attira l'attezioni di tutti i visitatori.
Roberto CastellaniRoberto Castellani
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Η πιο αξιόλογη πηγή της Αρχαίας Κορίνθου.,που σύμφωνα με την μυθολογία η νύφη της πηγής ,η Πειρήνη,ήταν κόρη του Ασωπού η του Δία.
Georgios MeintanisGeorgios Meintanis
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Après la route la fontaine pour se désaltérer
JPB AuteurJPB Auteur
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Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece
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Pirene or Peirene is the name of a fountain or spring in Greek mythology, physically located in Corinth. It was said to be a favored watering-hole of Pegasus, sacred to the Muses. Poets would travel there to drink and receive inspiration.
attractions: Ancient Corinth, Temple of Apollo, Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, Lechaion Road, restaurants: Marinos Restaurant "Authentic Greek Cuisine", Mataroa Pizzeria Italiana, Aigli Ancient Corinth, Taverna Gemelos
