Top Things to do in Delphi
What to do and see in Delphi, Central Greece: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Delphi, Greece including Delphi, Mount Parnassus, Delphi Archaeological Museum, Temple of Apollo, Byzantine Church of Agia Eleousa (Panagia Mavromantila), Maritime Museum & Archaeological Collection of Galaxidi, Flour Throwing Festival in Galaxidi, Tholos, Agios Nikolaos Church, The Angelos and Eva Sikelianos Museum.
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1. Delphi
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5.0 based on 3,958 reviews
Reviewed By Charles_and_Susan - Nottingham, United Kingdom
We were shown around by a local guide as part of our Greece tour. Although you'd be impressed by what you saw if you went by yourself I think we got more out of it with a guide - or maybe take a good guide book, there's so much to see and understand at this site. If you're feeling energetic there's a walk right up to the stadium at the top, it is worth it.
2. Mount Parnassus
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4.5 based on 288 reviews
A beautiful mountain offering scenic views of the surrounding olive groves and countryside.
Reviewed By rcblanc - Tampa, United States
The only word that can describe the view from on top the mountain side is breathtaking. The climb was a pull for me but I stopped at every platform to catch my breath and made it to the top. There is a stadium at the top that was used before the Olympic games was founded in Olympia. You get a sense of the amount of people in ancient times that walked where I was walking. The climb to the top is very much worth the effort.
3. Delphi Archaeological Museum
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4.5 based on 2,504 reviews
A museum containing some of the sculptures and artifacts excavated from the Oracle.
Reviewed By Scouter710 - Bowling Green, United States
From the famous charioteer to artifcatcs dating back to 1600 BC covering the Mycenaean period, classical and Hellenistic periods, this museum has priceless exhibits that rival those we saw in the National Archaeological Museum. If you are at Delphi, this is a must see … and you can walk through and see the exhibits in about an hour.
4. Temple of Apollo
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4.5 based on 1,218 reviews
This ancient Greek temple is most famous for the oracle it contains, where pilgrims from all over the ancient world would come to have their fortunes told.
Reviewed By jimsZ2896HZ
Ruins set on an ancient, winding hillside road that led through Delphi. Doric columns and the foundation are about all that remain -- but the evocative setting is what you come to historic Greece to see. Stunning views. And you're in the middle of a great collection of ancient ruins up and down the hillside (theater, stadium, temples). Superb.
5. Byzantine Church of Agia Eleousa (Panagia Mavromantila)
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
The Byzantine Church Or Panagia Mavromantila Or Agia Eleousa, Is Located 2 Km From Polydroso Parnassos. Its Construction Is Determined From 550 To 600 A.d. The Manufacturers Used Ancient Building Material Of The Ancient Greek Temples, Because It Was In The Range. Its Dimensions Are 10 X 20 M And Is Considered By Historians As The Oldest Specimen Of Eastern Architectural Style Cruciform Church In Greece.
6. Maritime Museum & Archaeological Collection of Galaxidi
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4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By RVetter2 - Punta Gorda, United States
This museum in Galaxidi is amazingly professional for such a small town. Our visit to the museum punctuated our 3-day stay in Galaxidi, bringing the city's past to life and added a richness to our experience. The presentation spans local archeological finds with a compelling telling of the story of the town's history as a pre-eminent maritime center in Greece. It was fun walking around the docks in this quaint port town after our visit imagining what it must have been like in the age of the tall sailing ships.
7. Flour Throwing Festival in Galaxidi
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Every year, the small, usually quiet harbor town of Galaxidi, on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth, goes crazy on Clean Monday (first day of Lent). Locals and tourists alike take part in ‘flour wars,' but don't be scared, just make sure you wear old clothes, and maybe some goggles! 1.5 tonnes of colored flour is thrown throughout the day, sparing very few people lucky enough to watch from a safe vantage point. It’s thought the event originates from the 19th century, when any form of celebration was forbidden during Ottoman rule. Nevertheless, the locals defied this by dancing in the streets and tossing flour.
8. Tholos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By gselling - Philadelphia, United States
Perched on the edge of a steep ravine, this entrance temple to the main shrine of Apollo is in a staggeringly beautiful location. Enough has been restored to give the viewer a feel for the place. Take lots of photos!
9. Agios Nikolaos Church
10. The Angelos and Eva Sikelianos Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
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