The Temple of Apollo

My Greek odyssey - Part 3 - Delphi

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August 15th 2006
Delphi is an archaeological site and a cute town in Greece. In ancient times it was the site of the most important oracle of the god Apollo. Delphi was once revered throughout the Greek world as the centre of the universe. Legend has it that Zeus sent off 2 owls to fly around the world and they met at Delphi - therefore marking the centre of the universe. In addition to visiting the archae ... read more

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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