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Delphi

Delphi
Δελφοί
Delphic Tholos
The Delphic Tholos, seen from above.
Delphi is located in Greece
Delphi
Shown within Greece
Location Phocis, Greece
Coordinates 38°28′53″N 22°30′06″E / 38.4812634°N 22.5016871°E / 38.4812634; 22.5016871
Type Settlement
History
Cultures Ancient Greece
Official name Archaeological Site of Delphi
Type Cultural
Criteria i, ii, iii, iv and vi
Designated 1987 (12th session)
Reference no. 393
State Party Greece
Region Europe and North America
Delphi
Δελφοί
Delphi is located in Greece
Delphi
Delphi
Coordinates: 38°29′N 22°30′E / 38.483°N 22.500°E / 38.483; 22.500Coordinates: 38°29′N 22°30′E / 38.483°N 22.500°E / 38.483; 22.500
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Greece
Regional unit Phocis
Government
 • Mayor Athanasios Panagiotopoulos (since 2014)
Area
 • Municipality 1,121.7 km2 (433.1 sq mi)
 • Municipal unit 73.13 km2 (28.24 sq mi)
Elevation 632 m (2,073 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Municipality 26,716
 • Municipality density 24/km2 (62/sq mi)
 • Municipal unit 1,767
 • Municipal unit density 24/km2 (63/sq mi)
Community
 • Population 1,024 (2011)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration ΑΜ

Delphi (/ˈdɛlf/ or /ˈdɛlfi/; Greek: Δελφοί, [ðelˈfi]) is famous as the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of the oracle that was consulted on important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. Moreover, it was considered as the navel (or centre) of the world by the Greeks as represented by the Omphalos.

It occupies an impressive site on the south-western slope of Mount Parnassus overlooking the coastal plain to the south and the valley of Phocis. It is now an extensive archaeological site and the modern town is nearby.

It is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a phenomenal influence in the Ancient world, as evidenced by the rich monuments built there by most of the important ancient Greek city-states, demonstrating their fundamental Hellenic unity.

The site of Delphi is located in upper central Greece, on multiple plateaux/terraces along the slope of Mount Parnassus, and includes the Sanctuary of Apollo, the site of the ancient Oracle. This semicircular spur is known as Phaedriades, and overlooks the Pleistos Valley.


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