I don’t need an oracle to tell me that it’s going to be busy when I visit Delphi today – the fleet of tour buses parked near the entrance is enough.
But what if I had asked the Oracle of Delphi? What would she have told me?
Well, if you believe the stories of the classics, this high priestess would have predicted the future and told me about the crowds I would encounter on this Delphi day trip from Athens.
Or, if you believe the more cynical history, she would’ve spoken in a riddle so vague that I would’ve interpreted it in such a way to confirm whatever happened.
Either way, the Oracle of Delphi was known across the world in the first millennium BC for her apparent fortune-telling ability, and her sanctuary about 200 kilometres from Athens was a pilgrimage site for everyone from paupers to kings.
The religious complex at Delphi was one of the most important sites of Ancient Greece – and remained so well into the time of the Roman Empire.
Now, 2000 years later, Delphi is again one of the most important places in the country – an excellent archaeological park that has been listed as one of the World Heritage Sites in Greece.
What is Delphi famous for?
From the 8th century BC, Delphi was an extremely important religious sanctuary that the Ancient Greeks considered to be the centre of the world. Along with the large complex of significant buildings and art, Delphi is famous as the home of the ‘oracle’ who shared prophecies.
Who was the Oracle of Delphi?
The Oracle of Delphi existed for many centuries and the role was assumed by whoever was the high priestess of Delphi at the time. The Oracle is said to have been the spokeswoman of the god Apollo and offered cryptic advice that was often interpreted as prophecies.
Is it worth visiting Delphi?
Delphi is one of the most important archaeological sites of Ancient Greece and makes for an excellent day trip from Athens. There’s lots to see on the site, amongst the picturesque natural landscape, and the comprehensive museum adds to the experience.
The significance of the sanctuary is just one of the reasons why a Delphi day trip from Athens is so popular. Thankfully it’s also a beautiful archaeological site, set on a lush green slope of Mount Parnassus, rocky mountain cliffs on one side and sweeping valley views on the other.
The easiest way to do a Delphi day trip from Athens is with a guided tour. There are lots of good options, but I would recommend this great-value day…
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