Delphi
As the visitors drive following the road towards Arachova, after about half an hour drive, they can reach the famous village of Delphi, otherwise known as “The navel of Earth”, the place where in ancient times the Goddess Earth was worshiped. An archeological place of broad interest with the most important sightseeing’s. It is a place well known for the Delphi Oracle. The entrance of this archaeological site is just before the end of Delphi. Setting off for the uphill path you will see, in turn, various dedications to cities from Ancient Greece. As you continue your path you will reach the Temple of God Apollo, the most important monument of the archaeological site of Delphi. This is the place where rituals referring to worships and prophecies were made. At the end of this route and at the highest place you will face the ancient stadium. The archeological museum hosts the findings from the oracle. The Sphinx statue and the remaining of the copper bull statue that are hosted in an additional part of the museum will impress you. Just before you reach towards the end of the museum, in the last hall, you will see the famous and most photographed copper statue of Apollo with his characteristic eyes.
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Acroploro
13 – 15 Agiou Ioannou Str., Galaxidi, Central Greece P.C. 33200
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