The Heraion of Perachora is a sanctuary of the goddess Hera situated in a small cove of the Corinthian gulf at the end of the Perachora peninsula. In addition to a temple of Hera of unusual constructi
Overview of the lower sanctuary looking west with the L-shaped stoa in foreground and the temple of Hera Akraia in the distance at right and the West Court in the distance at left.
The western end of the 6th century BC Temple of Hera Akraia showing the three aisles.
The lime kiln in the 6th century BC temple
The triglyph and metope altar from the south; beyond the altar is the western end of the L-shaped stoa.
Corinthia is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Peloponnese. It is situated around the city of Corinth, in the north-eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula.
View of the Corinth Canal
Landscape of Stymfalia with Mount Kyllini
The ancient stadion of Nemea