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The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses

Acrocorinth

Corinth, Greece

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CASTLES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 89 2026
Acrocorinth

Hilltop fortress above ancient Corinth, rising on a rocky summit that overlooks the Isthmus. Visitors climb past triple walls and gates, then explore ruins, a Byzantine church, an Ottoman tower and a theatre.

Highlights

  • Triple walls and gates
  • Northern tower foundation
  • Byzantine church

Good to know

  • Admission is free
  • Open until 3:30 PM
  • Steep, slippery stone paths, sturdy shoes needed

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