Delphi

Things to do in Delphi

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  Take in the View from the Theater of Delphi

  Just up the hill from the Temple of Apollo is the Theater of Delphi which provided audiences with an incredible view of the entire sanctuary and valley below. Built in the 4th-century BC, it has 35 rows that could accommodate some 5,000 spectators who in ancient times enjoyed music events, poetry readings and plays here during festivals. It was primarily used for musical competitions that were part of the Pythian Games. Follow the tier to the west and ascend to the highest level where you’ll be in what’s know as the best surviving stadium of antiquity in the entire country.

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  Witness the Symbol of Athenian Democracy

  As one ascends the Sacred Way, making the first turn, a small temple-like doric building appears. The Treasury of Athens was constructed by the city-state of Athens for housing votive offerings and dedications of the State to the sanctuary of Apollo. Considered a symbol of Athenian Democracy after the fall of tyranny as one of the first public buildings sponsored by the city, it was said by Pausanias to be an offering for the victory of the late 5th-century battle of Salamis and is made out of Parian marble. On the walls are inscriptions of offerings.

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  Explore the Delphi Archaeological Museum

  With civilization here dating all the way back to the 8th-century BC, ancient Delphi has amassed a treasure trove of artifacts, much of which can be found in this museum that hosts the most impressive finds on the site. It’s considered one of Greece’s most important museums, and it also holds some of the most extraordinary pieces of ancient Greek art. Explore objects that range from prehistoric to the late Byzantine period, including highlights like the statues of Artemis and Apollo and the Treasury of the Siphnians.