Visit the Oracle of Delphi, Dhelfoi, Greece

► added on 1st of April, 2009

The city hasn't got too much importance, it has had during the ancient greek period. It's a small town, offering the same as every other tourist village. It is a nice place after all and has some pleasant hotels. Besides that, the ancient oracle of Delphi was located there, and because of that you can watch a big area with temples and buildings there. They say that the oracle fell into trans because of some gases that came from the earth. If you like Greek ancient Greek architecture, It's worth a visit, or a stop even for a one day trip.

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After the division of the Roman Empire, Thessaloniki became the second most important city of the East Roman Empire. During the Byzantine period, Thessaloniki was invaded several times by barbarian tribes, and in 620, an earthquake razed the city to the ground. The 10th, 11th and 12th centuries were peaceful and the city had the chance to recover. During the 4th Crusade, in 1204, Thessaloniki became a fief of the Latin Empire, and it continued to change hands until the first half of the 15th century, when it came under Ottoman rule. The city became the home of Europe’s largest Jewish population; an attempt of the Ottoman’s to... Read more »

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The attractions of Matala - Dec 13, 2006, by Wazling
Matala is a small town on the south side of Crete. It has got a nice beach, with a camping site next to it. On the beach there're stone age caves, once were tombs and sacred places for rituals, used by Hippies in the 60's. You can sleep... Read more »

Nafplion is worth a stop - Apr 1, 2009, by Wazling
It's a normal greek city, mostly clean. It has got some nice beaches, surrounded by some camping places. If you go there on holiday seasons, you cant move, like canned fish. In the city center you can watch a medieval fort, but besides that... Read more »

The beaches and attractions of Matala, Greece - Dec 15, 2008, by MadSuh
Matala has some great ancient caves, originally dug out during the stone age and used for worship. In the sixties hippies used them as housing and today they are yet again another tourist attraction. They are now protected by the Archeology... Read more »

The best climate in Greece - Apr 1, 2009, by Wazling
Very small village, only with some buildings and small store, at least one restaurant, directly at the train station. The city is well known for its healing fountains. There's no nightlife, but a great wide beach, where a lot of... Read more »

Accomodation in Paralia - Jul 8, 2007, by zdanko
In Paralia-Katerini we staid in Akti Musson hotel and we were really pleased. It's not a luxorious place, of course, but very nice. The decoration was rather beautiful, a bit of a Greek style and the staff was also great. We did not go with... Read more »

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