Delphi
Greece
Arachova: The Cosmopolitan Winter Destination of Greece
The cosmopolitan alpine town of Arachova is the perfect place to go to “see and be seen” during the winter season in Greece.
An easy two-hour drive from Athens, Arachova is often dubbed the “Winter Mykonos," thanks to the wave...
Archaeology
UNESCO Conference in Greece Delves Into Impact of Overtourism
November 17th was the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. Marking the event is an international, two-day conference that started at Delphi, Greece.
The forum is entitled “The Next 50—The future of World Heritage in challenging times enhancing...
Ancient Greece
The Top Archaeological Sites You Absolutely Must See in Greece
With a history as rich and expansive as that of Greece, it is no surprise that there are countless archaeological sites that you should visit while touring the country.
Of course, everyone knows the popular tourist attractions, such as the...
Ancient Greece
The 18 UNESCO Heritage Monuments of Greece
Greece has 18 World Heritage Monuments in its territory according to UNESCO the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other forms of significance. The sites are...
Greek News
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Central Greece Near Delphi
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 occurred at 1.02 a.m. local time Sunday near Delphi, at the region of Phocis, central Greece.
Ancient Greece
The Moment Ancient Greek Masterpiece Was Unearthed at Delphi
Delphi, Greece, 1894. Archeologists and workers pose in front of the magnificent statue of Antinous, which was unearthed near the Temple of Apollo in the sanctuary at Delphi.
The statue was discovered by a team of French archeologists, who in...
Ancient Greece
What Questions Did Ancient Greeks Ask the Oracles?
Ancient Greeks were curious people, and they would frequently ask questions about the world and themselves, as the writings of philosophers of the times indicate. At the same time, in some aspects at least, they resembled modern people who...
Ancient Greece
Twelve Labors of Hercules Exemplify Greek Mythology
The Twelve Labours of Hercules occupy a special place in the pantheon of Greek mythology, exemplifying the ancient beliefs of the Greeks.
Environment
Wildfire Threatens Ancient Greek Olive Grove in Amfissa Near Delphi
The Olive Grove of Amfissa, near Delphi, which has been damaged by the wildfire that broke out on Monday near the town of Itea is the largest continuous grove in Greece with over 1.2 million trees whose age has...
Archaeology
What Not to Miss at Delphi and the Surrounding Area
Let's take a look at some of the top things to do on your trip and some of the reasons why you will need more than a day in Delphi.