The Oracle of Delphi, Greece

Posted on Friday, May 28, 2010

Greece is a place that is quite elegant and beautiful everywhere you go. One place that many love and travel to each year is the Oracle of Delphi. Most people know of Delphi because of the Oracle. For those who do not know, the Oracle is at the sanctuary which was dedicated many years ago to Apollo.

Greek mythology stated that many people would go to the Oracle to consult with in on just about every decision that needed to be made, whether it was for public policy or personal affairs. It has been said that priests were able to translate what the Oracle would say, but this was not able to occur throughout the winter months as this is the time Apollo lived among the Hyperboreans.

Delphi, Greece is the home to many great findings including pottery, bronze work and also tripod dedications and they are still coming. There is much to see throughout Delphi alongside the Oracle including some of the following sights...

The Temple of Apollo
The Polygonal Wall
The Theatre of Delphi
The Tholos at the base of Mount Parnassus
The Treasury of Athens

There is a vast amount of historic findings throughout all of Delphi, Greece that many people travel each year to see. If you want to get a better feel of Greek history and see some of the best architecture and beauty around, then you’ll love what Delphi has to offer the world. There are many things to see throughout, especially the amazing mountains and villages scattered throughout.

You can see the Oracle of Delphi and other areas of Greece in the movie My Life in Ruins. (2009)