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Delphi

The archaeological site of Delphi is an UNESCO World Heritage site [1] near the modern village of the same name in Greece. In ancient times it was the site of the most important oracle of the god Apollo. Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the ομφαλός (omphalos) stone, the centre of the universe. In the inner ἑστία (hestia), or hearth, of the Temple of Delphic Apollo, an άσβεστος φλόγα (eternal flame) burned. After the battle of Plataea, the Greek cities extinguished their fires and brought new fire from the hearth of Greece, at Delphi; in the foundation stories of several Greek colonies, the founding colonists were first dedicated at Delphi.

[edit] Get in

There are many daily buses from Athens, Terminal B Bus Station (metro: Attiki plus a 2km walk OR take the X24 bus from Omonia to Terminal B). The journey takes about 3 hours. Daily times to Delphi from Athens are: 07.30, 10.30, 13.00, 15.30, 17.30, 20.00 Return: 05.30, 09.00 (NOT Sundays), 11.10, 13.30, 16.00, 18.00 Fares in EURO: 13,60 (One way)

[edit] Get around

Delphi is small enough that walking is really the only means of transportation required. Taxis however are readily available.

[edit][add listing] See

Temple of Apollo in Delphi

• Sanctuary of Apollo
• Sanctuary of Athena with the Tholos

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[edit][add listing] Buy

There is a lot of touristic stuff to buy.

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• Delphi Hotels
• Fedriades Hotel, 46 V.Pavlou & Friderikis str., Delphi, Central Greece,, ☎ +30 22650 82370, [2]. Fedriades Delphi Hotel is situated in the heart of the city of Delphi only 8 km from Arachova and 28 km from Galaxidi and is one of the top Delphi Hotels. It overlooks the magnificent view of the Corinthian Gulf and the olive groves of Itea.  edit
• Parnassos Hotel, 32, V.Pavlou & Friderikis str, GR - 33054 Delphi | Greece, ☎ +30.22650.82321, [3]. Parnassos Hotel is the ideal place to stay all year round at Delphi, just 8 km from Arachova and 28 km from Galaxidi.  edit

[edit] Get out

Delphi Countryside

Visit the nearby Arachova villages and also Parnassos Mountain during the winter season for skiing. If you have your own car drive up to Galaxidi, a seaside traditional Greek town about 40 minutes away.