Delphi - Greece
2 h and 30 minutes from Athens 2 h from Patras
According to Greek mythology, Zeus wanted to know where the center of the world was, so he released two eagles from opposite ends, and they met in this place called Delphi. This rock represents the belly button of the world
Delphi is a small city, very charming and worth visiting
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As the Sanctuary would receive people from all over the world this was a place used for marketing and trades. It is located in the entrance of the sanctuary following the sacred road that lead you to the temple.
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This is one of the most preserved buildings. Built to house dedications and offerings made by cities and citizens to the sanctuary of Apollo.
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Also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod was built to commemorate the Greeks who fought and defeated the Persian Empire at the Battle of Plataea
A part of one of the heads is located in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum
Drawing of the tripod
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Apollo was a god unable to lie. He would send his messages by an oracle This is the main temple where the priestesses of Apollo, known as the Pythia, served as the oracle
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The sanctuary was a place for sharing knowledge, art, culture. This is a place where people would organize events