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Archaeological Sites of Greece » Delphi, the Ancient Center of the World

Delphi, Greece

Delphi is the most popular archaeological site in Greece after Athens.

The city of Delphi was considered to be the place where man was closest to his gods.It was thought to be the "Omphalus", or to be situated at the center of the world.

The center of Delphi is the Sanctuary of Apollo, but Delphi was also a place of worship of other deities, such as Poseidon, the greek god of the Seas and the Mother Earth, also known as Gaea.


Map of Delphi




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