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The Istmus Canal 6klm longe ,80metters high 24 metters wide,10 metters deep.At the canal the famous King George started the excavations 1882 A.D he brought 5.000 workers very well paid for the excavations.The canal connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Corinth Canal
Welcome to the Corinth Canal, an awe-inspiring engineering feat that separates the Peloponnese peninsula from the Greek mainland. As you stand overlooking this narrow, deep-cut waterway, you are witnessing an ambition that…
Listen in the app2The Submersible Bridges — Engineering Innovation
At either end of the Corinth Canal, you will find a rare and fascinating engineering feature: a submersible bridge. Unlike traditional drawbridges that swing or lift, these bridges, installed in 1988, actually sink 25 feet below…
Listen in the app3The Di-ol-kos — The Ancient Stone Trackway
Long before the canal was completed, the Greeks had a ingenious way to move ships across the four-mile Isthmus. This was the Di-ol-kos, a stone-paved trackway built in the 6th century BC. …
Listen in the app4The High Cut — A Narrow Passage of Solid Rock
The most dramatic perspective of the canal is found atop the main bridges, looking down into the narrow cut. The walls are near-vertical, rising up to 79 meters from the water's surface. …
Listen in the app5Nero’s Legacy — The Golden Spade and the Failed Dream
The history of the canal's construction is punctuated by the failed attempts of the powerful. Most notably, the Roman Emperor Nero attempted to build the canal in 67 AD. …
Listen in the app6The Bungee Bridge — Adrenaline and Ancient Heights
For those seeking a more heart-pounding experience, the Corinth Canal has become a world-renowned destination for bungee jumping. From the bridges spanning the chasm, adrenaline seekers can take a 'giant leap' toward the water 79…
Listen in the app7The Eastern Entrance — Sea and Sand
As we conclude our transit of the canal, we arrive at the eastern end, where the waterway opens into the Saronic Gulf. Here, the landscape softens as the steep cliffs give way to the 'Sea and Sand' cafe, a pretty spot planted on…
Listen in the app8Corinth Canal
As we finish our tour of the Corinth Canal, I invite you to take one last look at this narrow passage of history. We have traced the journey from the ancient stone trackways of the Di-ol-kos to the modern engineering marvel that…
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What is Corinth Canal?
Corinth Canal is a place in Greece with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.9180, 23.0072 |
| Last updated |
