The Athenian Treasury, one of many similar buildings which lined the sacred way

Delphi

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October 14th 2014
14 October 2014 Delphi is dominated by the huge sheer faces of Mount Parnassos. On its lower slopes is situated the Sanctuary of Appollo which between the 6th Century BC and the 2nd Century AD the Ancient Greeks and then the Romans considered to be the centre of the earth. It attracted multitudes of pilgrims who came to consult the oracle. We spent most of the day ... read more

Europe » Greece

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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