Delphi
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The 'centre of the world' in ancient Greece and seat of Apollo's oracle. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with temples, a theatre and a round temple on the slopes of Mount Parnassus.
Delphi was the most important sacred site in ancient Greece, where the Oracle of Apollo delivered its prophecies. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The site climbs the mountainside, passing the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo, the ancient theatre and the stadium. Further down on the other side is the iconic round Tholos of Athena. The museum houses the bronze Charioteer statue. The combined ticket costs about 20 euros. From Athens, take a KTEL bus for about 2.5 to 3 hours. A day trip is tight, so most visitors join a tour or drive themselves.
Opening hours
8:00 am–8:00 pm (until 3:30 pm in winter)
Nearby sights
- Corinth Canal
- Mycenae
- Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
- Aegina
- Daphni Monastery
- Plato's Academy Archaeological Park
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
- Kerameikos