Delphi Info
Delphi
Delphi is a small and charming town in central Greece, almost 250km away from Athens. The town of Delphi is set amidst dramatic and spectacular scenery, with the remains of the ancient Sanctuary within the boundaries of the town. Delphi in Greece Delphi has been one of the most important tourist destinations in Greece, due [...]
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Delphi area
The town of Delphi is located on the main road linking the town of Amfissa, the administrative capital of the region, with the towns of Itea, Galaxidi and Arachova, as well as the Mount Parnassus and its famous ski center. Hotels and chalets exist in abundance in the mountainous areas around Delphi, as Arachova is [...]
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Delphi Museum
Delphi Museum is considered the third most important Archaeological Museum of local reference in Greece, along with the Acropolis and the Heraklion Museum. Delphi Museum attracts the visitors as it presents the findings and artifacts in association and reference with the actual site and its political and religious role. Delphi Museum was originally built in [...]
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Delphi Weather
Delphi Weather is typically Mediterranean, mild with lots of sunshine and limited rainfalls. Situated between sea and mountain, Delphi is a place influenced by both. The main characteristic of weather in Delphi is low humidity.
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Archaeological Site of Delphi
The archaeological site of Delphi is situated in a rather divine area, in a place that seems dictated by Gods. The archaeological site of Delphi is one of the most important and imposing cultural heritages of Greece, with a vast and significant influence and contribution to the development and expansion of the ancient Greek civilization. [...]
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Oracle of Delphi
The Oracle of Delphi was during the antiquity one of the most important and intriguing facilities of the world. The ancient Temple of Apollo was situated just beneath Mountain Parnassus, a place chosen by Gods, considered the center of the world. Strategically located in Central Greece, Delphi was the place where God Apollo lived and [...]
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Pythia
Opposite from common belief, Pythia was not one person, but the title of every priestess delivering the prophecies. There were three Pythias at the height of the Delphic Oracle. At the beginning, when there was only one priestess Pythia , the prophecies were given once per year, on the 7th day of Vitsios Month (end [...]
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God Apollo
God Apollo offered inspiration and guidance to people who sought his help, allowing famous, great personalities of the ancient Era, as well as less great people to consult with him through Pythia, the human priestess in the Oracle of Delphi. God Apollo in Delphi There are several myths narrating the story of Apollo landing to [...]
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Eniochos – The Charioteer of Delphi
Eniochos is without doubt the highlight of the Delphi museum. Eniochos in Greek refers to the man who holds the reins and the metal statue of Eniochos depicts a Charioteer of the Delphic Area. The statue of Eniochos was found in Delphi, as part of a bigger complex consisting of a chariot with four horses, [...]
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Delphi Hotels
Book a hotel in Delphi, Arachova, Itea, Galaxidi and other towns in the area of Delphi