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 on Delos.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Ancient Delos
0.37 MILES
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…
Paros Park
17.47 MILES
This 80-hectare park north of Naoussa features impressive rock formations, caves, hidden coves and gorgeous beaches. There's a lot going on here, with…
Kastro
20.86 MILES
The most alluring part of Hora is the 13th-century residential neighbourhood of Kastro, which Marco Sanudo made the capital of his duchy in 1207. Behind…
Panagia Ekatontapyliani
22.45 MILES
The Panagia Ekatontapyliani, which dates from AD 326, is one of the finest churches in the Cyclades. The building is three distinct churches: Agios…
Archaeological Museum
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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,…
Terrace of the Lions
0.48 MILES
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…
Elia
6.75 MILES
This beautiful stretch of golden sand has craggy cliffs on either side and an excellent waterfront restaurant. It's backed by some large resorts and,…
Church of the Annunciation
11.71 MILES
Tinos’ religious focus is this large church and its icon of Our Lady of Tinos. It was uncovered in 1823 in the ruins of a chapel beneath the current…
Nearby Delos attractions
1. Temple of Hera
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This 5th-century BC temple has a well-preserved marble altar and two columns still standing.
2. Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods
0.09 MILES
Egyptian deities such as Isis and Serapis were worshipped in this ruined sanctuary.
3. House of the Dolphins
0.09 MILES
One of Delos' grandest houses, the highlight here is a well-preserved mosaic with youths riding dolphins in each corner.
4. House of the Masks
0.11 MILES
This grand villa takes its name from floor mosaics featuring actors' masks, although the centrepiece is a spectacular mosaic of Dionysos riding a leopard,…
5. Mt Kynthos
0.12 MILES
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…
6. Sanctuary of the Syrian Gods
0.13 MILES
Built in around 150 BC, this sanctuary was dedicated to the Syrian gods Atargatis and Hadad, who were popular in the Greek world.
7. Samothrakeion
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The Kabeiroi, a mysterious group of Samothracian deities, were worshipped here.
8. Theatre
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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…