Greece 2015: Delphi

Ancient Delphi, home of the Oracle and the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Pythian Games, the Sanctuary of Athena, time-worn footpaths, mystic springs, myths of python-slaying Apollo; all just outside the quaint town of Delphi and in the beautiful surroundings of Mt. Parnassos. The following photos are from the days I spent there.

The Sanctuary of Apollo

Remains of the Roman Forum at the entrance to the Sacred Way leading to the Sanctuary of Apollo.

Ruins along the Sacred Way.

Ruins of a treasury along the Sacred Way.

The Omphalos, Navel of the World; the ancients believed Delphi was the center of the world and this stone marked the exact location.

Treasury of the Athenians.

Columns of the Temple of Apollo and remains of the Athenian Stoa.

Columns of the Temple of Apollo.

Pillar of Prusias II (once supporting a statue of the king on horseback.)

Entrance to the Temple of Apollo.

Looking from the temple across the valley.

Temple of Apollo.

Temple of Apollo.

Theater near the temple from the 4th centry BCE.

Above the Theater looking down on the temple.

Above the Theater.

Stele with inscription.

Inscriptions.

Stadium that held the Pythian Games (852 BCE).

Seating in the Stadium.

Archeological Museum

Sadly, I only have a few photos of the museum artifacts and there were some stellar pieces here.

Kouros statues.

Stele with inscription.

Statue of Antinous.

The Bronze Charioteer.

Sanctuary of Athena

The Tholos, Sanctuary of Athena.

The Tholos, Sanctuary of Athena.

The Tholos, Sanctuary of Athena.

Hike above Delphi and the Sanctuary

Overlooking Delphi town toward the Bay of Corinth.

Vista along the path, looking toward the Sanctuary of Athena.

Trail of the ancients.

Trail.

Overlooking the Stadium near the Sanctuary.

Delphi town.

Overlooking the valley in Delphi town toward the Bay of Corinth.

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