Delphi Sights

  1. Ancient Delphi

    Of all the archaeological sites in Greece, Delphi is the one with the most potent 'spirit of place'. Built on the slopes of Mt Parnassos, overlooking the Gulf of Corinth and extending into a valley of cypress and olive trees, this World Heritage-listed site's allure lies both in its stunning setting and its inspiring ruins. The ancient Greeks regarded Delphi as the centre of the world; according to mythology, Zeus released two eagles at opposite ends of the world and they met here.

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  2. Delphi Museum

    Ancient Delphi managed to amass a considerable treasure trove, and this is reflected the magnificent Delphi Museum .

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  3. metopes

    Ancient Delphi managed to amass a considerable treasure trove, and this is reflected the magnificent Delphi Museum (22650 82312; www.culture.gr/war/index_en.jsp; adult site or museum around €6 , adult/student site & museum around €9 /around €5 , free Sun Nov-Mar; museum ; - Apr-Oct, - Mon-Fri, - Sat, Sun & public holidays Nov-Mar; site ; - Apr-Oct, - Nov-Mar).

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  4. Sikelianos Museum

    Fans of Greek drama should head to the intimate Sikelianos Museum in an old mansion overlooking Delphi. The small museum is dedicated to Greek poet Angelos Sikelianos and his American-born wife Eva Palmer, who together established Delphi as a modern centre for drama and the arts.

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