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Peirene Fountain — Attraction in Municipality of Corinth

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Peirene Fountain
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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.
Nearby attractions
Temple of Apollo
Argous 105, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Ancient Corinth
Argous 105, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth
Argous 105, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Lechaion Road
Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Nearby restaurants
Mataroa Pizzeria Italiana
Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Marinos Restaurant "Authentic Greek Cuisine"
Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Taverna Gemelos
Οδός Απόλλωνος, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Aigli Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth Ancient, Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Nearby hotels
Pegasus Rooms
Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Octavia comfort bungalows with amazing view
Ancient Corinth, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
TASSOS - TAVERN
Periandrou 13, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Apollonio Rooms
Sisifou 2, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Ancient Corinth Guest House
Ancient, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Rooms Vasilios Marinos
Ancient Corinth, Argous, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Maria's Boutique Rooms
Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Kypselou Rooms
Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece
ACRO Upscale Residences
Πηγασου 7, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
Jo Marinis Rooms
Greece, Enotiki Archeas Korinthou, Archea Korinthos 200 07, Greece
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Peirene Fountain
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Peirene Fountain

Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece
4.7(27)
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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.

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attractions: Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, Lechaion Road, restaurants: Mataroa Pizzeria Italiana, Marinos Restaurant "Authentic Greek Cuisine", Taverna Gemelos, Aigli Ancient Corinth
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Nearby attractions of Peirene Fountain

Temple of Apollo

Ancient Corinth

Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth

Lechaion Road

Temple of Apollo

Temple of Apollo

4.8

(1.8K)

Closed
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Ancient Corinth

Ancient Corinth

4.7

(3.8K)

Open 24 hours
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Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth

Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth

4.7

(1.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Lechaion Road

Lechaion Road

4.6

(16)

Open 24 hours
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Sun, Dec 7 • 8:00 AM
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Ancient Mycenae Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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Ancient Corinth Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Ancient Corinth Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Sat, Dec 6 • 7:30 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Peirene Fountain

Mataroa Pizzeria Italiana

Marinos Restaurant "Authentic Greek Cuisine"

Taverna Gemelos

Aigli Ancient Corinth

Mataroa Pizzeria Italiana

Mataroa Pizzeria Italiana

4.8

(334)

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Marinos Restaurant "Authentic Greek Cuisine"

Marinos Restaurant "Authentic Greek Cuisine"

4.7

(681)

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Taverna Gemelos

Taverna Gemelos

4.3

(186)

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Aigli Ancient Corinth

Aigli Ancient Corinth

4.7

(225)

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Reviews of Peirene Fountain

4.7
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5.0
3y

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...

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5.0
7y

"Pirene fue el nombre de dos fuentes de la ciudad de Corinto: Una se hallaba cerca del ágora, también llamada «inferior» por estar en la ciudad baja. La otra estaba en la vertiente sur del Acrocorinto, por la cual discurría.1​ En esta fue donde Beleforonte domó al caballo Pegaso.2​1​ Un templo en honor de Sísifo se levantaba al pie de la fuente «superior».1​ Pausanias menciona que estaba adornada con mármol blanco y junto a ella había una estatua de Apolo.2​

Las primeras estructuras de la fuente se remontan a la época arcaica (siglo VII a. C.) Sufrió no menos de nueve transformaciones durante su historia. La forma actual de la fuente data de su restauración por Herodes Ático" (Wikipedia). Según la literatura clásica fue en esta fuente dónde Glauca la hija del rey Creonte ardió por las vestimentas que le había...

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5.0
5y

Del S.V, es de las estructuras más bonitas del recinto arqueológico. Reconstruida numerosas veces, fue erigida sobre un manantial natural. Los romanos añadieron una fuente abierta en un patio de 14mt cuadrados y lo cubrieron con paredes en mármol. En el S.II las paredes laterales del interior de las habitaciones estaban pintadas de azul oscuro y decoradas con pinturas de peces. También había una pequeña terraza detrás de la fuente, que tenía dos aberturas, una de las cuales lleva a través de una escalera al sagrado manantial. En el S.V a.C. el manantial estaba por encima de la superficie y brotaba a través de la cabeza de dos leones que actualmente se encuentran...

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Benjamin SchäferBenjamin Schäfer
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.
Chronis PapachristouChronis Papachristou
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.
Jbrebo 37Jbrebo 37
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.
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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.
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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 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 37

Jbrebo 37

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