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Ruins of the ancient temple of Apollo at Delphi, overlooking the valley of Phocis.
Coin (obol) struck at Delphi, 480 BC. Obverse: Short tripod. Reverse: Pellet within circle (omphalos or phiale).
Fresco of Delphic sibyl painted by Michaelangelo at the Sistine Chapel.
Speculative illustration of ancient Delphi by French architect Albert Tournaire.
Section of the frieze from the Treasury of the Siphnians, now in the museum.
Site plan of the Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi.
The reconstructed Treasury of Athens, built to commemorate their victory at the Battle of Marathon.
View of the Athenian Treasury; the Stoa of the Athenians on the right.
The theatre at Delphi (as viewed near the top seats)
The Tholos at the base of Mount Parnassus: 3 of 20 Doric columns.
The gymnasium
The mountain-top stadium at Delphi, far above the temples-theater below
Section of polygonal wall at Delphi, behind a pillar from the Athenian Stoa
Archaeological Museum of Delphi, designed by Alexandros Tombazis
View of Delphi with Sacrificial Procession by Claude Lorrain
Delphi by Edward Lear features the Phaedriades.
The Charioteer of Delphi, 478 or 474 BC, Delphi Museum.
The theatre at Delphi
Ruins of the theatre at Delphi
Stacked stones