"Heraion" of Perachora, Bath next to the Sanctuary of Hera
Located northwest. Municipality of Loutraki – Perachora – St. Theodore, in Peloponnese. near the Faro Heraion, in the Cape Melagkavi the ruins of the famous Temple of Hera, known as the "Heraion of Perachora».
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE "HPAL"
THE Archaeological Site Heraion It consists of two parts. Until recently, archaeologists believed they were two Holy, the "sanctuary of Hera Akraia " (= Sanctuary at the tip of the solid) and "sanctuary of Hera Limenia (= Sanctuary Harbor). The recent excavations have led the researchers felt that there was a sanctuary, the "Temple of Hera Akraia - Limenia».
In the 1The Sanctuary found, of Hera Akraia, located in the southern part of the Archaeological Site, worship began during the Geometric Period. around 800 BC built the 1th apsidal temple of Hera, from which nothing remains today. According to 6The B.C. century. built at a distance 200 m. and a little further west, a new sanctuary, dedicated to Hera port. The temple was Doric, rectangular, with dimensions 10,30 X 31 m.
To the east of the sanctuary there oblong altar, decorated with triglyphs items. the 4The B.C. century. They were added around the altar 8 Ionic columns, that vastousan a canopy to protect priests and the sacred fire from the powerful winds.
THE Archaeological Site Heraion located about 15 km ΒΔ. of ancient Corinth that's why there are the most important relics of the early Corinthian Culture. Found a duplex shaped gallery C (4th B.C.), with Doric columns on the ground floor and Ionic on the first floor. The excavations brought to light a large water collection tank, with impressive sealing system and a rectangular building with dining halls rather served to the pilgrims of the Holy. Access to Archaeological Area is free.
IREON BEACH
It is the small beach just in front of the Archaeological Site of Ireon, Gulf of Corinth.
The beach is quite small, sandy with small pebbles and little shade. If you have a boat there is room to tie as the beach is harbor for small boats. At the edge of the cliff you will see the small church of St. John. If you come from Loutraki to visit the "Heraion" worth a dip in the crystal clear waters.
LIGHTHOUSE IRAION
Located in Cape Melagkavi, the "Heraion", at the end of the peninsula of Perachora. He belongs to the Navy and guides ships sailing the Gulf of Corinth and moved to the port and the canal of Corinth. built in 1897 originally operated with an energy source oil. The 1982 They replaced the oil machinery and Beacon now operates with electricity. You get away from the dirt road behind the Archaeological Site of the "Heraion".
ACCESS
Distance from Athens is about 1 time 20 minutes, from Loutraki 20 minutes from Perachora 10 minutes. You will arrive with your own vehicle, from Loutraki, following the province. street. Loutraki - Perachora. Before the village of Perachora, you will see signs to Lake Vouliagmeni. Continue in the province. Street Perachoras - Lake Vouliagmeni, passing by Lake Vouliagmeni. After 1 km the road ends at the archaeological site "HPAL" and the small beach.
USEFUL DIYTHYNSEIS
Municipality of Loutraki, tel. : +30 27440 69000, +30 274430 60110, www.loutraki-agioitheodoroi.gr
bus Loutraki, tel. : +302744022262, www.ktelkorinthias.gr
Loutraki TAXI ( RADIO-TAXI ), tel. :+30 27440 61000
Suburban, tel. : 1110, www.trainose.gr
