Sights in Delphi
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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.
In summer, try to visit the site early to avoid the crowds and the heat.
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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 ;07:30-19:30 Apr-Oct, 08:30-18:45 Mon-Fri, 08:30-15:00 Sat, Sun & public holidays Nov-Mar; site ;07:30-19:30 Apr-Oct, 08:00-17:00 Nov-Mar).
Upon entering the museum, in room 3 you'll first notice parts of the frieze from the Siphnian treasury, which depicts not only the battle between the gods and the giants, but also the Judgment of Paris, who was called upon to decide which goddess was most beautiful…
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Delphi Museum
Ancient Delphi managed to amass a considerable treasure trove, and this is reflected the magnificent Delphi Museum .
Upon entering the museum, in room 3 you'll first notice parts of the frieze from the Siphnian treasury, which depicts not only the battle between the gods and the giants, but also the Judgment of Paris, who was called upon to decide which goddess was most beautiful (he chose Aphrodite). Also residing in this room is the Sphinx of the Naxians, dating from 560 BC. In room 4 are two fine examples of 6th-century-BC kouroi, the 'twins of Argos'.
In the rooms to the left are fragments of metopes (figures within the frieze) from the Athenian treasury depicting…
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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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