The Old Railway Station of Corinth

The Old Railway Station of Corinth served as the city's main railway hub on the Piraeus–Patras and Corinth–Kalamata lines until 2007. The station was first inaugurated in 1884, with its original building constructed by the Piraeus, Athens and Peloponnese Railways Company. The site also includes pump stations, an engine shed, and auxiliary buildings used for station operations—some dating back to 1916 and others to 1929. The current station building was constructed in 1955, designed by architect Antonis Dragoumis. It was built to reflect the general character of Corinth at the time, with attention paid to seismic safety. The station’s halls and colonnade were decorated with painted scenes from local mythology. This building is the only one in the city that makes extensive references to Corinth’s history. Pictured: General view of Corinth in the early 20th century. The old railway station is visible in the foreground. ©Municipal Photography Museum of Kalamaria ‘Christos Kalemkeris’.