Statue in Arachova

Delphi

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February 14th 2009
Geo: 38.4708, 22.5659 Saturday morning we were up early and off to find the car rental. We had reserved a van so we could drive to Delphi to see the ruins where the Oracle once spoke her wisdom. After a short drive we were out of the city and on our way to Delphi. We had to drive through the mountains and on the way t ... 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