Temple of Apollo — Attraction in Delphi Municipality

The site of the temple of Apollo is worth the visit 10/10. HOWEVER — the inspiring visit was completely undermined by two workers who left me feeling humiliated and my privacy violated because I took photos of myself with the tiniest tripod that fits in my small purse. Upon seeing me snap a photo of myself with it, a woman who worked there began screaming at me from 25 feet away that I am not allowed to use a tripod in the park. I attempted to ignore her because I was on my way out and figured she would calm down. That was not the case. She continued screaming and insisted I come talk to her so she could continue to berate me. I told her I’m here alone, and I didn’t know that was a rule. Instead of doing the right thing and letting it go, she continued to act as if I had done something terribly wrong, as if I had broken some sacred rule, and began to insist that I delete the photos. I refused, and she then threatened to walk me down to the museum where they would charge me $300. She was irrationally upset at me for breaking a rule that I didn’t know I broke, and for taking pictures that were tantamount to propping my phone on the ground. Seeing as deleted photos are easily recoverable, she just wanted to exert her power in some way by making me do SOMETHING. After a heated back-and-forth, (she was literally turning red in the face and sweating) a colleague of hers told her to drop it, and I finally walked away. At the bottom of the hill, I was confronted by ANOTHER woman worker, who I had earlier witnessed refusing to give a DISABLED woman a discounted entry because she didn’t have the proper documentation needed in Greece. Supposedly you have to prove 67% disability which also makes no sense and helps nobody. Anyways, clearly she and the other lady had been convening on walkie-talkie and she was standing sentinel prepared to rectify the unfinished retribution for my crime. She also acted as if I had violated a sacred rule on purpose and should have been asking people to take my photo. She insisted on seeing the photos to have me delete them. I kept my cool, but I told her that this is absurd that the contents of my phone are private. I had already hid the photos on the walk down assuming that the confrontation might be not over based on the last lady’s behavior. If I had the emotional energy, I would have walked these women to the museum and made my case, because it is absolutely insane to punish someone for doing something that they didn’t know they were doing wrong, and furthermore was completely harmless. But, I complied and showed her the contents of my phone. She was so unhappy that she didn’t find the photos. She was zooming in scrolling around in my pictures while I asked her to respect my privacy. She finally gave up and let me go. It completely sullied my experience and it felt terrible to be bullied as a woman alone, especially by other women. If there truly is a no tripod rule, it was clearly about professional photography, which I was not doing. I assume they’re unhappy, hate their jobs, and resent the tourists, which I totally understand, but their behavior was so out of pocket. It felt awful. It is so depressing to see the working class act with such impunity to feel a sense of power. They must live small boring lives to be so ugly and mean. I am so shook by the insanity and bad energy that I had to write it out here and warn others about their mean-spirits. Lastly, I hope you enjoy the offending photo 🤭 I was posed as a Pythia— a tradition of high priestesses known as the Oracles of Delphi 🖤. Moral of the story: don’t let the mean people in life get you down, and trust in karma to...

Apollo Temple @ Delphi

So, we finally made the climb, and what a climb it was, (especially with bad knees) but it was totally worth it!

Lucky we did the early morning tour, 9am to be precise, couple of hours later and the tour busses clocked in! (Not so lucky later as the museum was quite crowded)

Apollo wasn’t around, but here a bit about him: (source:Wikipedia)

Apollo has been recognized as a god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, the Sun and light, poetry, and more. One of the most important and complex of the Greek gods, he is the son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin brother of Artemis, goddess of the hunt.

There is little left of the temple itself, but with a bit of imagination and of course the accompanying sign boards, one pretty much gets the picture!

Further up the mountain, was also the stadium, used for competition, impressive to think all the boulders and stones had to be carried up 2600 years or so ago, quite a feat!

We continue to be impressed by what the ancient Greeks have accomplished during their time, its oil off the historic soul buff, (we are not, but hey we can still admire the accomplishments by the ancestors)

Spend several hours at this site, it’s truly worth it!

After completing this enormous exercise, walk back into Delphi town, and pretty much at the beginning, opposite & next to V Hotel, there is this quaint little eatery, which sets up tables across the street and serves some classics! We decided on Moussaka & Gyro, which were both great, befitting the mood while enjoying the view towards Itea and the gulf!

A day well spend on our Greek adventure!

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The Temple of Apollo in Greece is one of the most iconic and revered ancient sites in the country. Located in Delphi, a mountainous region in central Greece, the temple was built in the 5th century BC to honor the god Apollo. The temple's stunning architecture and breathtaking surroundings make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, mythology, and culture. The Temple of Apollo was constructed on the site of an earlier temple, which was destroyed by fire. The new temple was built using limestone and marble, with six Doric columns on the front and back, and 15 columns on the sides. The temple's design was intended to reflect the harmony and balance of the universe, with the columns representing the balance between the physical and spiritual worlds. The temple was not only a place of worship but also a center of oracle and prophecy. The Pythia, a high priestess of Apollo, would deliver prophecies and guidance to those seeking wisdom. The temple's fame spread far and wide, attracting visitors from all over the ancient world, including kings, philosophers, and poets. Today, the Temple of Apollo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its ruins are a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the ancient Greeks. Visitors can explore the temple's remains, including the foundation, columns, and sculptures, and take in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The temple's significance extends beyond its historical and architectural importance, as it represents the enduring legacy of ancient Greek culture and the timeless appeal of the...