Category: Delphi – Greece

December 23, 2007

Castalian Spring and Gymnasium – Delphi, Greece

Filed under: Delphi - Greece - 23 Dec 2007

It was believed that before entering the Sacred area, everyone visiting Delphi for religious purposes, atheletes included, was required to purify themselves in the clear and icy waters of the Castalian Spring.  The process mainly involved the washing …

December 22, 2007

Theatre of Delphi – Delphi, Ancient Greece

Filed under: Delphi - Greece - 22 Dec 2007

Climb up the hill from the Temple of Apollo and you’ll enjoy the magnificent view of the Theatre of Delphi.  Built in the

December 21, 2007

The Stadium – Delphi, Greece

Filed under: Delphi - Greece - 21 Dec 2007

Delphi Stadium is one of the best preserved stadiums from the ancient Greece period. The Pythian Games were held here every

December 20, 2007

Temple of Apollo – Delphi

Filed under: Delphi - Greece - 20 Dec 2007

The archaeological site of Delphi includes two sanctuaries, dedicated to Apollo and Athena, and other buildings, mainly intended for sports. The Temple of Apollo is the most important building in the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi.  This is …

December 19, 2007

Exploring Delphi – Greece

Filed under: Delphi - Greece - 19 Dec 2007

Delphi is one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece. The magnitude of the Delphi contributions to the entire ancient civilization cannot be overstated. Many political decisions were taken after consultation of the Oracle.  As the functions …

December 18, 2007

Delphi Museum – Delphi, Greece

Filed under: Delphi - Greece - 18 Dec 2007

The Delphi Museum is a modern building that holds a huge and very important collection of sculptures and artifacts from

December 17, 2007

In search of the Oracle – Delphi, Greece

Filed under: Delphi - Greece - 17 Dec 2007

Today’s drive takes us to Delphi, the centre of classical Greek civilisation with its ancient ruins and intricate mythology.  The high point of Greek civilization was during the Classical period.  This was the time of great writing, creative …