Recommended archaeological places in Greece
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In an enchanting natural setting between two craggy peaks of Mount Parnassus, the archaeological ruins of Delphi have a magical quality. The Sacred Way that leads up to the Temple of Apollo gives visitors a sense of the pilgrimage path upon entering what was considered the hallowed Sanctuary of Apollo, a complex of several monuments. The nearby Archaeological Museum displays sculptures and other artifacts uncovered at the archaeological site.
Delphi is 180 kilometers from Athens, and it's possible to visit it as a day trip, although the drive takes about 2.5 hours.
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Delphi
In an enchanting natural setting between two craggy peaks of Mount Parnassus, the archaeological ruins of Delphi have a magical quality. The Sacred Way that leads up to the Temple of Apollo gives visitors a sense of the pilgrimage path upon entering what was considered the hallowed Sanctuary of Apollo, a complex of several monuments. The nearby Archaeological Museum displays sculptures and other artifacts uncovered at the archaeological site.
Delphi is 180 kilometers from Athens, and it's possible to visit it as a day trip, although the drive takes about 2.5 hours.
Olympia is one of the most influential ancient Greek sanctuaries, located in western Peloponnese, in Elis (approximately 4.5 hours away from Athens). It is positioned in a serene and rich valley at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers. In antiquity it was famous beyond the borders of mainland Greece for hosting the Olympic Games every four years, starting in 776 BCE.
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Stadion i Olympia
Olympia is one of the most influential ancient Greek sanctuaries, located in western Peloponnese, in Elis (approximately 4.5 hours away from Athens). It is positioned in a serene and rich valley at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers. In antiquity it was famous beyond the borders of mainland Greece for hosting the Olympic Games every four years, starting in 776 BCE.