Holidays In Delphi - Day Trips & Tours

Delphi is visited yearly by many vacationers who spend holidays in Greece because it is one of the top archaeological sites on the Greek mainland. In ancient times, it hosted the most important temple of god Apollo and was known as the site of the oracle stone, considered the center of the Universe.

Delphi is located on a plateau of Mount Parnassus, adjacent to the Sanctuary of Apollo, the site of the ancient Apollonian Oracle. This semi-circular spur is known as Phaedriades and overlooks Pleistos Valley.

Holiday Attractions In Delphi - Sanctuary of Apollo

Delphi was in the ancient times site of the Pythian Games and of a famous oracle. Even today, Delphi is popular worldwide for the oracle from the Sanctuary of Apollo.

The priestess of the oracle was known as Pythia. On the entrance of the sanctuary are numerous votive statues and treasuries built by various ancient Greek states (both from mainland and islands) to commemorate victories and to thank to oracle for the important advice. The most impressive is the restored Treasury of Athens, built to commemorate the victory of Athenians at the Battle of Marathon against Persia.

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