Bronze Charioteer

Most famous piece at Delphi museum. So well preserved because it was buried by an ancient earthquake. You can even see the veins in his arm!

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Ancient Delphi

June 28th 2012
Set off in the morning for the ruins just outside of town. Absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of the land in this area of Greece. Mt. Parnassos, the famous home of the Greek muses, is said to have "shining cliffs," and I can easily see why. The mountain literally glimmers, and I now understand that this is truly the place to come to find your muse, and be inspired. It's hard not to be. ... read more

Europe » Greece » Central Greece » Delphi

Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more

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