- Journey back in time: Explore Delphi’s temples, treasuries, theater, and stadium, all built over 2,500 years ago. Visiting it feels like stepping into a living history book.
- Home of the Oracle: Delphi’s fame comes from being the seat of the Oracle of Delphi. The high priestess Pythia channelled Apollo’s prophecies that influenced the fate of empires. People from all corners of the ancient world were drawn here for prophetic guidance.
- Ancient treasures at the museum: At the Delphi archaeological museum, you’ll find artifacts excavated from the ruins on display. You can see the famous bronze Charioteer of Delphi, the Kouroi of Kleobis and Biton, and the friezes of the Siphnian Treasury.
- A glimpse into Greek mythology: From Zeus marking Delphi as the center of the world to Apollo slaying Pytho, the serpent that guarded Delphi, to claim the site for his own sanctuary – myths and legends abound here. If you’re interested in Greek mythology, don’t miss this place, even though it’s mostly in ruins now.