Delphi Greece Guided Tours

01/01/2025

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Step back in time to the heart of ancient Greece and marvel at the timeless splendor of the theater at Delphi. Constructed in the 4th century BC, this architectural masterpiece is carved into the slopes of Mount Parnassus, offering breathtaking views of the sacred olive groves of the valley below. Featuring 35 rows of stone seats, the theater could host an audience of approximately 5,000, providing an unparalleled setting for theatrical performances, poetry recitals, and musical events that celebrated the rich cultural traditions of the ancient world. During the Hellenistic and Roman periods, enhancements such as additional lower seating tiers were introduced, further elevating the experience for spectators. Today, the theater stands as a testament to the artistic and spiritual significance of Delphi, a site revered as the center of the ancient world.

10/08/2024

Then vs Now :

Ancient theater at archaeological site of Delphi, Greece. Site offered audience a wonderful view with entire shelter and view of olive valley above. Dating back to 4 Centuries BC, theater was built from limestone of Parnassos Mountain.

09/08/2024

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The Tholos at Delphi, Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia.

22/04/2024

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16/04/2024

🟦 The ancient stadium of the Oracle of Delphi , .
Built in the 4th century bC, in the place of a smaller one, could take 30000 spectators, distance between start and finish lines is 177,75 m, elevation 950 meters from sea level(!) , 2800 ft, on mount Parnassus.
Photograph in black and white right after discovery in 1950 by airplane, used till the 90s for theatrical performances.

19/11/2023

Then vs Now :
Ancient Theatre of Delphi, Greece; has been built on same hill as Temple of Apollo, but it is located further above it. Its situation gave audiences a great view of entire sanctuary and above 'Olive Tree Valley'. Dating back to 4th Century BC, theatre was constructed using limestone of Mount Parnassus.
The 35 rows of theatre could seat nearly 5000 people, who in ancient times enjoyed plays, poetry readings and musical events during the various festivals that took place periodically at Delphi. The lower tiers of seats were constructed in Hellenistic and Roman periods. Theatre went through many reformations. However, it has kept its basic structures: stone seats, a round-shaped stage and an orchestra.
Today, it hosts many ancient plays and other cultural events, mostly in summer.

23/09/2023

Excellent article for

We visit a destination imbued in ancient mysticism near Athens, that is especially ideal for an early autumn daytrip or weekend adventure.

03/09/2023

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙰𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚊𝚗 𝚃𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚢 𝚊𝚝 𝙳𝚎𝚕𝚙𝚑𝚒𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙽𝚘𝚠, 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝟻𝚝𝚑 𝙲𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚢 𝙱𝙲 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢
(Quote from Naru Parmar)

17/10/2019

Watch a full-size cruise ship squeeze through tiny Corinth Canal in Greece

13/10/2019

Sailing to history with a replica of ancient Greek trireme Olympias

12/10/2019

...it is still summer in . Have a nice weekend