PERIOD

Classical

Archaeological site of Delphi

The magnificent sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, built in the imposing natural landscape of Mt. Parnassus, was considered the “center of the earth”. It had universal radiance, as it was the most widely known oracle of antiquity since the 6th century BC. The wise Delphic instructions and the oracles of Apollo, given through Pythia, remain legendary to this day.

Date of entry into UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites
1987

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Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi: the newer temple of Apollo, 330 BC.

Aerial view of the archaeological site at Delphi.

Aerial view of the archaeological site at Delphi.

Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia: two Temples, the Tholos and two Treasuries.

The Tholos (circular building) at the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. Delphi.

Image of the "omphalus", the centre of the Earth. 330-320 BC. Museum of Delphi.

Stadium of Delphi.

Stadium of Delphi (the turn of the track).

Pediment: Fight between Hercules and Apollo for the delphic tripod. Frieze: the Assembly of the Gods for the Trojan War. c. 570 BC. East pediment of the Treasury of the Siphnians. Museum of Delphi.

Bronze shield from Cyprus or Crete, 700 BC. Offering to the Sanctuary of Delphi. Museum of Delphi.

Acanthus Column with 3 female figures in high relief on the top, "Dancers of Delphi", 330-320 BC. Offering of the Athenians. Museum of Delphi.

Sphinx. Offering of the Naxians at the Sanctuary of Apollo. 560 BC. Museum of Delphi.

Bronze statue of charioteer from a group of sculptures with a chariot. 480-460 BC. Museum of Delphi.

Statue of Antinous. 130-138 AD. Museum of Delphi.

Aerial view of the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi.

Aerial view of the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi.

Archaeological site of Delphi. The Treasury of the Athenians. 490 BC.

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