Greek Geography
Delphi
The ancient sanctuary of Apollo on Mount Parnassus, home of the Oracle and considered the navel of the world.
Delphi (Δελφοί) was the most important religious sanctuary of the ancient Greek world for nearly a thousand years (8th c. BC – 4th c. AD). Pilgrims travelled from across the Mediterranean to consult the Oracle of Apollo. The site clings to the southern slope of Mount Parnassus, 600 m above the Pleistos river valley, with the Gulf of Corinth visible in the distance.
From Athens: 2h 30m drive each way; a comfortable single-day trip. Combine with Arachova, the ski town 15 minutes east, for lunch on the way back.