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Parking: There is a car park and also plenty of parking spots available on the side of the road. Opening hours (all sites): the museum shuts early on some days so be aware of that when planning. Walking: The theater, stadium, Apollo’s temple etc require some walking so wear comfortable shoes. The site location: The museum, the theater (and other sites on that side of the hill) and the temple of Athena are a few hundred meters walk from each other, you can either walk across to each or if it’s not so busy on the road then park by each location. Ticket prices: are 12e each and the museum entry is included in the price. Toilets: No toilets up on the hill where the temple of Apollo, theater etc are (not down by the tholos of Athena, so be aware of that before making the walk up. Museum: The museum is relatively small but has a lot of items to check out. It can take 20min-1h to see all depending on your pace. This is a must visit if you have the time when in Greece, it’s 2.5-3h drive from Athens but totally worth it. Weather: Visiting in April was good because it wasn’t too hot yet. 20ish degrees. It’s outside and mainly exposed to if you’re visiting on the summer or hot times then bring sun protection. Accommodation: There are hotels within 5min driving distance and most of them are good quality. I stayed at Nidimos in Delphi center.
Ben ArviBen Arvi
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The ancient theater of Delphi is one of the most impressive ancient theaters in Greece! The theater is located in a mountainous area, at the heart of the amazing archaeological site of ancient Delphi, just above the Temple of Apollo. It can be reached via the paved path that climbs from the central parking lot, as the path passes several important stations such the Treasury of Atheniansas, the Stoa of Athenians and the stunning Temple of Apollo . It is strongly recommended to continue climbing the winding path to the Ancient stadium of Delphi which is located at the highest part of the site. The view from there towards the theater, the archaeological park and the impressive panoramic view of the valley at the foot of the hill is inspiring!! The theater was constructed at the 4th century B.C, using the limestone of Mount Parnassus. It contains 35 rows that could hold 5,000 viewers! The theater went through many restorations along its long history, but it kept its basic structures: the stone seats, a round-shaped stage, and an orchestra area. Today it hosts many ancient plays and other cultural events, mostly during the summer and it attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world!!
Y.H.Y.H.
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It was a lovely experience visiting the archaeological site and the museum. There is also a souvenir shop and cafe near the museum. The exhibition in the museum was easy to follow, informative and English texts were available. Unfortunately no audio guide was available. The archaeological site was interesting to visit though you need some imagination. Visiting the site and museum can take around 2.5 hours. Ticket costed 12 euros per adult. An improvement idea is to offer VR 3D experience for enthusiasts so you can immerse yourself in the experience and get a real-life feeling of those awesome buildings. Audio guide was not available which can be appreciated.
NDND
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The Ancient Theater of Delphi is located inside the Delphi Archaeological site. To access it, you need to walk uphill a good ways, as the entire site is on the side of a mountain. (It is not easily accessible for those with mobility issues). The theatre itself is impressive, especially as it overlooks the Temple of Apollo and the valley below, though it is much smaller than the theater at Epidaurus (for those who, like us, visited many sites on their trip to Greece).
Alyssa BeckerAlyssa Becker
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Amazing view from the theater. The acoustics are incredible. If going between the hours of 10 and 2 I recommend pre buying tickets. You can purchase with viator, getyourguide.com or go through the Odysseus website which is the offical govt website that takes care of many of the ancient sites. If going through the govt site you have to select a time to enter, you can not get a refund or exchange your tickets once purchased with them.
Heather RaposaHeather Raposa
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If you are into Greek History you will love this site. We had a wonderful time exploring every corner of the site. We took dozens of photos and read every informational sign. It was an excellent way to spend the morning. Be prepared for lots of steps and stairs. I’d recommend good walking/running shoes. Also, there are no concessions so bring your water bottle. The views are stunning and it’s well worth the effort
Richard DammkoehlerRichard Dammkoehler
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Nearby Attractions Of The Ancient Theater of Delphi
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Temple of Apollo
Tholos of Athena Pronaia
Ancient Stadium of Delphi
Delphi Archaeological Site
Parnassos Delphi Hotel
The Athenian Treasury
Castalia Spring
Ancient Gymnasium of Delphi
Sibylla Hotel

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Delphi 330 54, Greece
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attractions: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Temple of Apollo, Tholos of Athena Pronaia, Ancient Stadium of Delphi, Delphi Archaeological Site, Parnassos Delphi Hotel, The Athenian Treasury, Castalia Spring, Ancient Gymnasium of Delphi, Sibylla Hotel, restaurants: Taverna Vakhos, Tavern DION, "To Patriko Mas" | Greek Mediterranean Restaurant, In Delphi Restaurant, Epikouros Restaurant - Delphi, PHIVOS Restaurant - Εστιατόριο ΦΟΙΒΟΣ, Agora Cafe, Melopoleio, Taverna Gargadoyas, Taberna Ta Skalakia

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