"The Navel of the Earth" Delphi by Jmill42

Delphi Travel Guide: 276 reviews and 954 photos

My trip to the Oracle!

Delphi was the one of the most important towns in Ancient Greece, because it contained the oracle of Apollo’s Temple. All people trusted the wisdom of the oracle and came from miles away to seek its advice. The sought help for: the best time to plant, so as to produce the best fall harvest, whether or not to go to war, etc. The myth of the oracle is associated with great fissures in the earth, gaseous vapors and intoxicating waters, basically everyone was drugged (I think), and thats why they heard the voices. I being humorous, of course. The Pythia, who delivered the fortune, was one of the women of Delphi and spent her entire life dedicated to Apollo’s Temple. The ruins at Delphi include theaters, smaller temples, treasure rooms, homes for the priests of Apollo, and at the top of the hill, an Olympic-type track that is in real good condition. The entire town is set directly on liemstone cliff faces and provdies a breathtaking view of the adjacent valley below. It’s easy to see why the ancient Greeks that this to be the center of the Earth.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice daytrip from Athens, Historical Importance
Cons:Nothing other than the ruins
In a nutshell:For those who enjoy history...

Last visit to Delphi: Sep 2003
Intro Written Mar 5, 2004
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A view of the Polygonal Wall from above - Delphi

The Polygonal Wall Things to Do (6)

My favorite area of the site of Ancient Dlephi was here along the Polygonal Wall. The reason is because you can roam... more travel advice

Modern versus Ancient Delphi Favorites (1)

Ancient Delphi, obviously, was worthy and remains worthy of protection from further harm to its structures. That is why... more travel advice

Sacred Way Warnings and Dangers (1)

Just a warning to those people who are not in shape, or those who think they were, but who really were not (me), be... more travel advice

The restored Treasury of Athens - Delphi

Treasury of Athens Things to Do (6)

Like most other temples built here, the Treasury of Athens was built in the Doric order, with two columns and very... more travel advice

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Getting to Delphi from Athens

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Written Mar 5, 2004

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mvtouring Oct 15, 2007 at 3:20 AM

Thanks for the great tips especially the one about being fit. ;-)
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VeronicaG Nov 15, 2005 at 12:35 PM

Nice to relive my visit to Delphi through your beautiful photos--just as you said, I heard that the oracle was in a drug induced trance from gases below the ground. Nice travel page!
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Myndo Nov 24, 2004 at 12:21 PM

I visited Delphi twice until now and think it is an impressive place. Would be even more interesting if there still were these priestesses propheting the future ... well, one can dream :-) good tips and great pictures!
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Mez77 Jun 21, 2004 at 2:58 PM

Great photos and comments...I've just added it to my Must see list! Mia
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radz May 21, 2004 at 3:07 AM

Delphi is Archeological wonder :)Nice page.
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deecat Apr 2, 2004 at 6:53 PM

Fantastic work on presentation of Delphi, especially the mythological background info (which is right on target) You do have to be in shape to make it to the top.. I made it. Superior photographs which help to rekindle my memories of this special place.
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pedersdottir Mar 17, 2004 at 7:11 PM

That's how it was and still is - Delphi eternal.
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conny_bazen Mar 15, 2004 at 3:36 PM

Great pictures of Delphi. I also liked the area around Delphi...
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Bavavia Mar 14, 2004 at 4:22 AM

very informative and nice photo of Delphi...You look at the photo and read the narrative and it puts you back in time.....very nice!
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b1bob Mar 5, 2004 at 6:51 PM

Nice job!