Greece: Travel Guide: Central Greece: Fokida: Delphi

Greece: Central Greece: Fokida: Delphi:

Delphi (Greek Δελφοί) is an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in a valley of Phocis. Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and it was a major site for the worship of the god Apollo. His sacred precinct in Delphi was a Panhellenic sanctuary, where every four years athletes from all over the Greek world competed in the Pythian Games.

Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the omphalos stone, the centre of the earth and the universe. In the inner hestia ("hearth") of the Temple of Apollo, an eternal flame burned. After the battle of Plataea, the Greek cities extinguished their fires and brought new fire from the hearth of Greece, at Delphi; in the foundation stories of several Greek colonies, the founding colonists were first dedicated at Delphi.

Delphi is located on a plateau on the slope of Mount Parnassus, next to the Sanctuary of Apollo, the site of the ancient Oracle. This semicircular spur is known as Phaedriades, and overlooks the Pleistos Valley. Southwest of Delphi, about 15 km away, is the harbor-city of Kirrha on the Corinthian Gulf.

The Delphic Sibyl was a legendary prophetic figure who was said to have given prophecies at Delphi shortly after the Trojan War. The prophecies attributed to her circulated in written collections of prophetic sayings, along with the oracles of figures such as Bakis. The Sibyl had no connection to the oracle of Apollo, and should not be confused with the Pythia

Hotels in Delphi:

Fedriades
	Hotel is situated in the heart of the city of Delphi. Built in traditional Greek style, within easy access and walking distance from the Archaeological Museum & Sites. It overlooks the magnificent view of the Corinthian Gulf and the olive groves of Itea. A magical view that makes the guests dreaming with their eyes open...

Varonos

In the heart of the "navel of earth", Hotel Varonos offers a distinctive warm Greek hospitality and personal attention to the visitor of our famous town. At a short distance from the archaeological sites and practically in the heart of the modern city of Delphi where all public services are located we offer an ideal place for your stay! Comfortable, with a warm and friendly environment, and of course logical rates, Hotel Varonos welcome you throughout the year.