Delphi, formerly also called Pytho, is the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world.
Delphi Archaeological museum is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited. It is operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture.
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Arachova is a mountain town and a former municipality in the western part of Boeotia, Greece, originally called Karyai. Since the 2011 local government reform it is a municipal unit, part of the municipality Distomo-Arachova-Antikyra.
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Parnassos Ski Centre is a ski centre in Greece located at Mount Parnassus near Delphi. The ski centre is located at two main areas, Kelaria and Fterrolakas. It consists of 19 ski runs with a total length of 36 km with the longest being 4 km. The highest altitude of the resort is at 2,250m and the base is at 1,600m. The ski resort is 180 km from Athens and 205 km from Athens International Airport. Together with Kalavryta Ski Centre it is the ski centre that is closest to Athens. The centre does not provide accommodation facilities.
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Parnassos is a former municipality in Phocis, Greece, named after Mount Parnassus. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Delphi, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 87.033 km². Population 1,968. The seat of the municipality was in Polydrosos.
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Phocis is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Central Greece. It stretches from the western mountainsides of Parnassus on the east to the mountain range of Vardousia on the west, upon the Gulf of Corinth.
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⛰️ HillFor the lovers of Greek mythology, this place will give you the opportunity to meet the pieces that founded it, and for those who just like to travel, you will discover a real fascinating history, accompanied by the panoramic beauty of this small tourist village. After booking an organized tour, you will be able to spend a day at the site of Delphi and enjoy the archeology. Indeed it will be an opportunity to visit places like the sacred way originally lined with many marble statues offered to thank Apollo or the Doric temple of the Athenian treasure built in 490 BC by the Athenians to thank the God Apollo for their victory at the battle of Marathon. The temple of Apollo, the main monument of Delphi where the Pythia sat to make her predictions will dazzle you by its architecture and the inescapable view that it offers. In the northwest corner of the sanctuary of Apollo, you will be able to take a beautiful photo with the whole site of Delphi and the surrounding mountains during your visit to the ancient theater. The 200 meter long running track of the stadium where the games and celebrations dedicated to Apollo were held will be visible. Near the antique site, it will be time to visit the archeological museum of Delphi in order to discover mythical pieces such as the Sphinx of the Naxians, the fresco of the treasury of Sifnos, the Kouroi, the monumental column of the dancers of Delphi and numerous bronze figurines that were offerings. In the surroundings of Delphi you can buy small souvenirs and visit other small villages such as Arachova located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus which will delight the lovers of skiing in winter who will be able to go down the slopes of Mount Parnassus. While going there, you will be able to discover the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia dating from before JC. Considered the navel of the world and located at the foot of Mount Parnassus, Delphi is one of the most renowned archeological sites in Greece and is even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a place of priceless cultural wealth, going to discover what it abounds is an opportunity to meet an ancient culture.
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