Delphi (modern town)
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Delphi Δελφοί |
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 Delphi
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Location within the region
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| Coordinates: 38°28′47″N 22°29′38″E / 38.47972°N 22.49389°E | |
| 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 |
The modern town of Delphi (/ˈdɛlfaɪ/ or /ˈdɛlfi/; Greek: Δελφοί, [ðelˈfi]) is situated immediately west of the archaeological site of the same name, and hence is a popular tourist destination. Delphi is also the name of the modern-day municipality in which the town of Delphi is situated.
It is on a major highway linking Amfissa along with Itea and Arachova. There are many hotels and guest houses in the town, and many taverns and bars. The main streets are narrow, and often one-way. The E4 European long distance path passes through the east end of the town. In addition to the archaeological interest, Delphi attracts tourists visiting the Parnassus Ski Center and the popular coastal towns of the region.
In the Middle Ages a town called Kastri was built on the archaeological site. The residents had used the marble columns and structures as support beams and roofs for their improvised houses, a usual way of rebuilding towns that were partially or totally destroyed, especially after the earthquake in 1580, which demolished several towns in Phocis. In 1893 archaeologists from the École française d'Athènes finally located the actual site of ancient Delphi and the village was moved to a new location, west of the site of the temples.
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