The legendary temple where the Pythia delivered the famous Delphic Oracle prophecies for over a thousand years. Ancient Greeks considered it the 'navel of the world' - the center of the Earth. The site features six restored Doric columns from the fourth temple built in the 4th century BCE, and was once one of the wealthiest and most important religious sites in the Greek world.
Combined ticket with museum. Free first Sunday November-March. EU citizens under 25 free
Early morning (8 AM) to avoid crowds and heat. Spring and autumn for pleasant temperatures. Allow 2-3 hours for full site.
faq.subtitle Temple of Apollo
The Pythia was the priestess of Apollo who would enter a trance and utter cryptic prophecies interpreted by priests. She was consulted by leaders from across the Greek world for nearly 1,200 years on important decisions from wars to marriages.
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