Ruins · UNESCO
Delphi Archaeological Site
Delphi, Greece
The sacred sanctuary of Apollo and home of the ancient oracle.
Village · Greece · Central Greece
Delphi
A mountain village above an olive-filled valley, beside the sanctuary that ancient Greeks treated as the centre of the world.
about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Delphi matters
Delphi sits high on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, with a huge view down a valley of olive trees to the sea. In ancient times people travelled here to ask the oracle questions about war, colonies and their own futures. Today the village is a handful of cafes and small hotels, and the site is a steep, atmospheric walk up through ruins. Go early, bring water, and pause at the theatre for the view.
Talking points
- Ancient Greeks believed Delphi was the centre of the world.
- The setting on the mountainside, above a sea of olive trees, is half the experience.
- It is an easy day trip or overnight from Athens by car or tour.
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What to see in Delphi
Museum
Archaeological Museum of Delphi
Delphi, Greece
A museum beside the site with the Charioteer, one of the great bronzes of ancient Greece.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.