Delos
Delos has a special place in Greek mythology. When Leto was pregnant with twins Apollo and Artemis, she was relentlessly pursued by a vengeful Hera – the…
Must-see attractions in Delos
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A vast haul of artefacts has been protected from the elements and displayed in this must-see museum, including the originals of many of the frescoes,…
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The most-photographed part of the Delos site is this terrace facing the Sacred Lake, lined with stone lions (these are replicas, the originals are in the…
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Mt Kynthos (113m), southeast of the harbour, is a steep but rewarding climb. There are monuments such as the Temple of Hera and the Sanctuaries of Zeus…
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Built between 296 and 240 BC, this partially restored marble theatre could once seat 6500 spectators in its 40 rows. The large cistern in front of it…
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According to the legend, it was here that Leto gave birth to Apollo and Artemis, making it one of the most sacred sites of the ancient world. This didn't…
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Adjoining the sanctuary of Apollo was a smaller compound forming the sanctuary of his twin sister, Artemis. Three remaining columns mark the location of…
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The smallest and oldest of the three adjacent temples to Apollo at the heart of his sanctuary, this one dates from the 6th-century BC and was named for…
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The re-erected Doric columns here once formed a colonnade around the atrium of a large villa, which takes its name from a painted frieze featuring actors…
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This grand villa takes its name from floor mosaics featuring actors' masks, although the centrepiece is a spectacular mosaic of Dionysos riding a leopard,…
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No, not that Cleopatra. This ruined villa contains headless statues of its former owners, a rich Athenian couple called Cleopatra and Dioscurides, along…
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Also known as the Great Temple of Apollo, this was the largest of the temples in the god's sanctuary. Construction commenced in 478 BC.
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One of Delos' grandest houses, the highlight here is a well-preserved mosaic with youths riding dolphins in each corner.
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The remains of a lavish villa, with a mosaic depicting the god of wine riding a tiger (the original is in the museum).
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This temple of Dionysus has some well-preserved reliefs, along with a giant sheared-off phallus on top of a plinth.
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This 5th-century BC temple has a well-preserved marble altar and two columns still standing.
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A lavish multistory home from the 2nd century BC with a partially intact courtyard.
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Inaugurated in 417 BC, this temple to Apollo still has some intact Doric columns.
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Today's tourist boats pull into a pier constructed on the site of an ancient harbour, positioned at the main ceremonial entrance to the Sanctuary of…
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Built in the 4th century BC, this narrow building is believed to have a housed a trireme – a tribute to Apollo following a victorious battle of Demetrius…
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Together with the South Stoa, this 72m-long portico formed a grand processional route to the Sanctuary of Apollo. It was dedicated to the god in 210 BC by…
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This rock shelter was used as a temple to the legendary hero Heracles. Prior to that, it's thought to be the earliest location where Apollo was worshipped…
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Dating from the 3rd century BC, this small temple was dedicated to the 12 principal gods of the Greek pantheon. Statuary from the temple is housed in the…
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This 66m-long portico, originally supported by 28 Doric columns, was built in the 3rd century BC, lining the route to the Sanctuary of Apollo.
Institute of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos
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Proof that ancient Delos was cosmopolitan, this complex served as a kind of clubhouse for merchants from Berytos (modern-day Beirut).
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Built in around 150 BC, this sanctuary was dedicated to the Syrian gods Atargatis and Hadad, who were popular in the Greek world.
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The remains of a colonnaded portico, built in the 6th-century BC and forming the western edge of the Sanctuary of Appolo.
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Near the entrance to the Sanctuary of Apollo, this market square has an L-shaped stoa which was once lined with shops.
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The ruins of a temple to the first king of Delos, who was believed to have been a son of Apollo.
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Adjacent to the stadium, this building was used for both athletics training and education.
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This colonnaded building once formed the monumental entrance to the sanctuary of Apollo.
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The remains of fortifications built by the Roman governor in 69 BC to protect the town.
Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods
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Egyptian deities such as Isis and Serapis were worshipped in this ruined sanctuary.
