Things To Do in Delphi
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Delphi Attractions
There's little in the modern village to tempt you away from the ancient site, but stopping at the museum first can help you put flesh on the bones of the sanctuary's remains. After all, in antiquity Apollo's sanctuary was something of an unofficial outdoor museum, crammed with goodies from around the world. As at Olympia, begin your visit here as early as possible and hold onto your 9€ ticket; it's good for admission to both the museum and the site. Tip: Both site and museum can be relatively uncrowded an hour before closing time or during the midday lunch break.
The Festival of Delphi
Each summer (usually in June), the European Cultural Center of Delphi sponsors a festival featuring ancient Greek drama and works inspired by ancient drama. Tickets and schedules are available at the center's Athens office at 9 Frynihou, Plaka (tel. 210/331-2781), and at the center's Delphi office (tel. 22650/82-731 or -732; www.eccd.eu), just out of town set back from the Itea road in a grove of trees.
- Historic Site/Ruins
Ancient Delphi
Slightly below the ancient site, the terraced Sanctuary of Athena was the first stop for many pilgrims climbing up the slope from the sea. They would pause to pay homage at such shrines as the exquisitely beautiful and photogenic Tholos (Round) temple, dedicated to an unknown… - Museum
Delphi Archaeological Museum
These spacious, well-lit galleries show off treasures from the Delphi temples and shrines. Seeing these magnificent works helps bring the importance of the sanctuary to light; time permitting, walk around the site, then tour the museum, then do another round of the site, using your…around town
