Delphi This Greek site is full of glorious history from about 3,000 years. The most famous remains is Apollo's sanctuary, where a stone marks the "center of the world", as considered by the ancient Greeks. Apollo's priestess Pythia was known to live here, advising kings before all major actions (like the unfortunate Persian war). Besides history, Delphi attracts tourists due to its splendid location, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; spring offers a magnificent view, combining both wildflowers and snow. | Book this City | Kalambaka (The Meteora) The Meteora ("suspended in the air") is the largest and most important complex of monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. By 1500, there were 24 monasteries here, of which six - the Great Meteoron, Varlaam, Rousanou, Ayia Triada, Ayios Nikolaos Anapaphsas, and Ayiou Stefanou - are still inhabited and welcome visitors. These six monasteries, built on spectacular natural sandstone rock pillars at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly, are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. | Book this City |
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