Historic Site · Delphi, Greece
Ancient Delphi
Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho, was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Delphi, Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Elevation | Elevation: 570 m |
| Coordinates | 38.4823° N, 22.5013° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ancient Delphi is known for
Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho, was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece.
About Ancient Delphi
Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho, was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece. It was the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi.
History
Occupation of the site at Delphi can be traced back to the Neolithic period with extensive occupation and use beginning in the Mycenaean period (1600–1100 BC). In Mycenaean times Krissa was a major Greek land and sea power, perhaps one of the first in Greece, if the Early Helladic date of Kirra is to be believed. The ancient sources indicate that the previous name of the Gulf of Corinth was the "Krisaean Gulf".
How to get there
| Nearest town | Delphi |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Araxos Airport (GPA) |
| Distance from the airport | 44.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) · Spata-Artemida, Greece · 87.0 miles away
- Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" (ZTH) · Zakynthos, Greece · 101.4 miles away
- Kefalonia International Airport "Anna Pollatou" (EFL) · Kefallinia Island, Greece · 111.3 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ancient Delphi?
Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho, was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece.
Where is Ancient Delphi located?
Ancient Delphi is in Delphi, Greece. Its coordinates are 38.4823° N, 22.5013° E.
How do I get to Ancient Delphi?
The nearest town is Delphi, and the nearest airport is Araxos Airport (GPA), about 44.6 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Ancient Delphi?
Occupation of the site at Delphi can be traced back to the Neolithic period with extensive occupation and use beginning in the Mycenaean period (1600–1100 BC). In Mycenaean times Krissa was a major Greek land and sea power, perhaps one of the first in Greece, if the Early Helladic date of Kirra is to be believed.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphi — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q75459 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.