The archaeological site of '''Delphi''' is an UNESCO World Heritage site [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/393/] 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 __________?? (omphalos) stone, the centre of the universe. In the inner ?____?__ (hestia), or hearth, of the Temple of Delphic Apollo, an ?____________? ____?____ (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.
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)
Get around
Delphi is small enough that walking is really the only means of transportation required. Taxis however are readily available.
See
Sanctuary of Apollo
Sanctuary of Athena with the Tholos
Do
Buy
There is a lot of touristic stuff to buy.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
[http://www.ariondelphihotel.com/ Delphi Hotels]
Get out
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.