If a traveller wants to know the future then Delphi(Δελφοί) is the place to go! This town was the home to the oracle of a Delphi, which was the most important oracle in all of ancient Greece. Many of an empire has fallen and risen because of the predictions of these oracles.
Wonder-ing: The 7 Old Wonders of the World
The Parthenon atop the Acropolis in Athens is number ONE!!!! That should be followed by the Giza Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Ephesus and Delphi in any order. Have done them all and Athens has to be my number one because it is the cradle of Western civilisation and democracy. Have been ...
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I'd recommend Greece. There's a lot of history, beautiful buildings, great food and nice beaches. There's so much to see in such a small area, and the transportation system is quite good. If you start in Athens- a beautiful but friendly city- you can take a bus to Corinth or Delphi in a couple of hours ...
Lefkada Island to Delphi to Athens
spent a couple of days on the island and then headed for the ancient centre of the universe... Delphi. Delphi was once considered the centre of the universe where the Gods ascended into the heavens and anyone wishing to speak to Apollo or seeking councel did so at Delphi through the Oracle. The Oracle was a woman ...
Posted in Andiamo Coles by mike1967
Consulting the oracle at Delphi
a day in Meteora or Delphi. Delphi is just where I went two weekends ago. What an incredible place ...
Posted in A Semester Abroad by oceanchild
The Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
The Temple of Apollo at Delphi is famous for a few things: firstly, the oracle at Delphi provided advice to countless rulers, generals, and others for centuries; also, the sanctuary of Apollo ...
Posted in The Donovan Family Odyssey by Dunnie