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Peloponnese (Greece)

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Corinth Canal. West side entrance

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Corinth Canal. West side entrance

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Corinth Canal (6,34 km long, 25,6 m wide) was built between 1881 and 1893 to connect the Gulf of Corinth with the Aegean Sea

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Corinth Canal (6,34 km long, 25,6 m wide) was built between 1881 and 1893 to connect the Gulf of Corinth with the Aegean Sea

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The port of Corinth

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The port of Corinth

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Corinth town. the Cathedral

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Corinth town. the Cathedral

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Corinth town. the Cathedral

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Corinth town. the Cathedral

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The Charilaos Trikoupis bridge that connect Rion to Antirion crossing the Gulf of Corinth

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The Charilaos Trikoupis bridge that connect Rion to Antirion crossing the Gulf of Corinth

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The Charilaos Trikoupis bridge that connect Rion to Antirion crossing the Gulf of Corinth

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The Charilaos Trikoupis bridge that connect Rion to Antirion crossing the Gulf of Corinth

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The lagoon of Limnosthalassa in Missolonghi on the north west coast of the Gulf of Patras. Eel farming

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The lagoon of Limnosthalassa in Missolonghi on the north west coast of the Gulf of Patras. Eel farming

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Limnosthalassa Lagoon in Missolonghi (north west coast of Patras Gulf). Restaurant where the typical food is based on the eel

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Limnosthalassa Lagoon in Missolonghi (north west coast of Patras Gulf). Restaurant where the typical food is based on the eel

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Entrance to the Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta

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Entrance to the Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta

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Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta. The entrance to the room of relics

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Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta. The entrance to the room of relics

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Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta. The caves

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Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta. The caves

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Kalavrita, drawing of the railroad tracks that once ran through the city center

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Kalavrita, drawing of the railroad tracks that once ran through the city center

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The tourist train that connects the city of Diakopto with Kalavryta

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The tourist train that connects the city of Diakopto with Kalavryta

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The tourist train that connects Diakopto with Kalavryta through woods and along a river that has carved a deep canyon

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The tourist train that connects Diakopto with Kalavryta through woods and along a river that has carved a deep canyon

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The tourist train that connects Diakopto with Kalavryta through woods and along a river that has carved a deep canyon

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The tourist train that connects Diakopto with Kalavryta through woods and along a river that has carved a deep canyon

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The tourist train that connects the city of Diakopto with Kalavryta along a river that has carved a deep canyon

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The tourist train that connects the city of Diakopto with Kalavryta along a river that has carved a deep canyon

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The port of Katakolo where the cruise ships arrive to allow tourists to visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia

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The port of Katakolo where the cruise ships arrive to allow tourists to visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia

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The port of Katakolo

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The port of Katakolo

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The clothes of the vestal virgins of ancient Olympia are in the shops in the port of Katacolo

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The clothes of the vestal virgins of ancient Olympia are in the shops in the port of Katacolo

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. The front of Zeus Temple

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. The front of Zeus Temple

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. The front of Zeus Temple

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. The front of Zeus Temple

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. Details of the statues that once adorned the front of Zeus Temple

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. Details of the statues that once adorned the front of Zeus Temple

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. Details of the statues that once adorned the front of Zeus Temple

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. Details of the statues that once adorned the front of Zeus Temple

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia

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Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Particular of the clothes of statues

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Particular of the clothes of statues

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Particular of the clothes of statues

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Particular of the clothes of statues

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The statue of Nike, one of the most important statues of the museum

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The statue of Nike, one of the most important statues of the museum

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The statue of Nike, one of the most important statues of the museum

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The statue of Nike, one of the most important statues of the museum

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Hermes of Prassitele, the most famous statue in the museum

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Hermes of Prassitele, the most famous statue in the museum

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Ancient helmets on display in the hall of the bronzes

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Ancient helmets on display in the hall of the bronzes

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temples

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temples

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temple of Zeus

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temple of Zeus

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temples

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temples

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Ruins of the ancient buildings

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Ruins of the ancient buildings

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Ruins of the entrance to the field of the Olimpics Games

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Archaeological site of Olympia. Ruins of the entrance to the field of the Olimpics Games

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Archaeological site of Olympia. The field of the Olimpics Games

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Archaeological site of Olympia. The field of the Olimpics Games

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Kyllini Castle. An important Venetian citadel today in restoration

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Kyllini Castle. An important Venetian citadel today in restoration

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Kyllini Castle, an important Venetian citadel today in restoration. The entrance

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Kyllini Castle, an important Venetian citadel today in restoration. The entrance

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Kyllini Castle

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Kyllini Castle

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Kyllini Castle. The daring architecture which for centuries, have endured wars and earthquakes

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Kyllini Castle. The daring architecture which for centuries, have endured wars and earthquakes

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Kyllini Castle. One of the great rooms of the castle, waiting to be renovated

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Kyllini Castle. One of the great rooms of the castle, waiting to be renovated

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The castle of Kyllini. The museum

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The castle of Kyllini. The museum

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The square of Kyllini Castle

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The square of Kyllini Castle

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The castle of Kyllini

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The castle of Kyllini

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The journey

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The journey

Corinth Canal. West side entrance
Corinth Canal. West side entrance
Corinth Canal (6,34 km long, 25,6 m wide) was built between 1881 and 1893 to connect the Gulf of Corinth with the Aegean Sea
Corinth Canal (6,34 km long, 25,6 m wide) was built between 1881 and 1893 to connect the Gulf of Corinth with the Aegean Sea
The port of Corinth
The port of Corinth
Corinth town. the Cathedral
Corinth town. the Cathedral
Corinth town. the Cathedral
Corinth town. the Cathedral
The Charilaos Trikoupis bridge that connect Rion to Antirion crossing the Gulf of Corinth
The Charilaos Trikoupis bridge that connect Rion to Antirion crossing the Gulf of Corinth
The Charilaos Trikoupis bridge that connect Rion to Antirion crossing the Gulf of Corinth
The Charilaos Trikoupis bridge that connect Rion to Antirion crossing the Gulf of Corinth
The lagoon of Limnosthalassa in Missolonghi on the north west coast of the Gulf of Patras. Eel farming
The lagoon of Limnosthalassa in Missolonghi on the north west coast of the Gulf of Patras. Eel farming
Limnosthalassa Lagoon in Missolonghi (north west coast of Patras Gulf). Restaurant where the typical food is based on the eel
Limnosthalassa Lagoon in Missolonghi (north west coast of Patras Gulf). Restaurant where the typical food is based on the eel
Entrance to the Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta
Entrance to the Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta
Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta. The entrance to the room of relics
Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta. The entrance to the room of relics
Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta. The caves
Monastery of Mega Spileo near the town of Kalavryta. The caves
Kalavrita, drawing of the railroad tracks that once ran through the city center
Kalavrita, drawing of the railroad tracks that once ran through the city center
The tourist train that connects the city of Diakopto with Kalavryta
The tourist train that connects the city of Diakopto with Kalavryta
The tourist train that connects Diakopto with Kalavryta through woods and along a river that has carved a deep canyon
The tourist train that connects Diakopto with Kalavryta through woods and along a river that has carved a deep canyon
The tourist train that connects Diakopto with Kalavryta through woods and along a river that has carved a deep canyon
The tourist train that connects Diakopto with Kalavryta through woods and along a river that has carved a deep canyon
The tourist train that connects the city of Diakopto with Kalavryta along a river that has carved a deep canyon
The tourist train that connects the city of Diakopto with Kalavryta along a river that has carved a deep canyon
The port of Katakolo where the cruise ships arrive to allow tourists to visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia
The port of Katakolo where the cruise ships arrive to allow tourists to visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia
The port of Katakolo
The port of Katakolo
The clothes of the vestal virgins of ancient Olympia are in the shops in the port of Katacolo
The clothes of the vestal virgins of ancient Olympia are in the shops in the port of Katacolo
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. The front of Zeus Temple
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. The front of Zeus Temple
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. The front of Zeus Temple
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. The front of Zeus Temple
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. Details of the statues that once adorned the front of Zeus Temple
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. Details of the statues that once adorned the front of Zeus Temple
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. Details of the statues that once adorned the front of Zeus Temple
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia. Details of the statues that once adorned the front of Zeus Temple
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia
Museum of the archaeological site of Olympia
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Particular of the clothes of statues
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Particular of the clothes of statues
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Particular of the clothes of statues
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Particular of the clothes of statues
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The statue of Nike, one of the most important statues of the museum
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The statue of Nike, one of the most important statues of the museum
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The statue of Nike, one of the most important statues of the museum
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The statue of Nike, one of the most important statues of the museum
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Hermes of Prassitele, the most famous statue in the museum
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Hermes of Prassitele, the most famous statue in the museum
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Ancient helmets on display in the hall of the bronzes
Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Ancient helmets on display in the hall of the bronzes
Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temples
Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temples
Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temple of Zeus
Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temple of Zeus
Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temples
Archaeological site of Olympia. Remains of the ancient temples
Archaeological site of Olympia. Ruins of the ancient buildings
Archaeological site of Olympia. Ruins of the ancient buildings
Archaeological site of Olympia. Ruins of the entrance to the field of the Olimpics Games
Archaeological site of Olympia. Ruins of the entrance to the field of the Olimpics Games
Archaeological site of Olympia. The field of the Olimpics Games
Archaeological site of Olympia. The field of the Olimpics Games
Kyllini Castle. An important Venetian citadel today in restoration
Kyllini Castle. An important Venetian citadel today in restoration
Kyllini Castle, an important Venetian citadel today in restoration. The entrance
Kyllini Castle, an important Venetian citadel today in restoration. The entrance
Kyllini Castle
Kyllini Castle
Kyllini Castle. The daring architecture which for centuries, have endured wars and earthquakes
Kyllini Castle. The daring architecture which for centuries, have endured wars and earthquakes
Kyllini Castle. One of the great rooms of the castle, waiting to be renovated
Kyllini Castle. One of the great rooms of the castle, waiting to be renovated
The castle of Kyllini. The museum
The castle of Kyllini. The museum
The square of Kyllini Castle
The square of Kyllini Castle
The castle of Kyllini
The castle of Kyllini
The journey
The journey

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By: Carlo Piccinelli

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The Peloponnese on Google Maps.
A journey through the history of Greece. From Corinth Canal (dug in 1881) that cuts the Peloponnese peninsula connecting the Gulf of Patras with the Aegean Sea to the ancient ruins of Olympia, the city where the Olympic Games were born. An itinerary that allows you to visit the ancient fortresses of the Venetian era, the lagoon of Missolonghi, the monastery of Mega Spileo and the tourist railway that connect the towns of Kalavrita with Diakopto. A first trip to the discovery the Peloponnese.
Useful links for more informations:
Tourism board: www.visitgreece.gr
National Tourism Offices of Greece: www.greeka.com
Peloponnese Travel Guide: www.peloponnese.eu
Olympia: www.visitolympia.com
www.olympia-greece.org
Touristic Train: www.odontotos.com