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Elaion Destination Guide

Touring Elaion in Greece

Elaion in the region of Central Greece is located in Greece - some 81 mi or ( 130 km ) North-West of Athens , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Elaion

Time in Elaion is now 12:12 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Athens " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Varyiani, Tritaia, Prosilion, Patras, and Nafplion. Being here already, consider visiting Varyiani . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Elaion ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Delphi, Greece: Spectacular Ancient Site

3:16 min by RickSteves
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Ancient Delphi, perched high on the slopes of Mt. Parnassos, was not a city. It was the site of the oracle of Apollo, god of the sun. People would journey here from all over the known world to seek wi ..

ΞΥΠΝΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΑ ΔΕΝ ΕΙΣΑΙ ''ΠΟΙΜΝΙΟ'' ΚΑΝΕΝΟΣ!

10:07 min by PareAnapnoh
Views: 5452 Rating: 4.08

''Είμαι χριστιανός, ως εκ τούτου δεν δύναμαι να είμαι Έλλην!» Γεννάδιος Σχολάριος'' "Δεν υπάρχει λαός εις τον κόσμο ο οποίος να έχει προσφέρει τόσα εις την ανθρωπότητα όσα ο ελληνικός και έχη καταπολε ..


Trip to Greece - Delphi Pt 2/2 Ancient Delphi

5:22 min by sosoplaying
Views: 2504 Rating: 5.00

My trip to Delphi during my 2003 journey to Greece. Part 2 is about visits to ancient sites in the World Heritage-listed ancient Delphi, mostly the Sanctuary of Apollo, as well as the Sanctuary of Ath ..

Trip to Greece - Delphi Pt 1/2 Modern Delphi

5:44 min by sosoplaying
Views: 2001 Rating: 5.00

My trip to Delphi, an enchanting mountain village in central Greece, during my 2003 journey to Greece. Part 1 is mostly about modern Delphi, with spectacular mountain views. ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Greek National Road 27

Greek National Road 27 (Greek: Εθνική Οδός 27, abbreviated as EO27) is a single carriageway road in central Greece. It connects the Greek National Road 3 at Bralos, south of Lamia, with the GR-48 near Itea, passing through Amfissa. It is part of the European route E65. The road passes through the regional units Phocis and Phthiotis.

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Located at 38.62 22.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Phocis, Phthiotis, Roads in Greece

Corycian Cave

This article is about the Corycian Cave in Greece; for the Corycian Cave in Aetolia, see Corycus The Corycian Cave is located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in Greece. In the mythology of the area, it is named after the nymph Corycia; however, its name etymologically derives from korykos, "knapsack". A modern name for the cave in some references is Sarantavli, meaning "forty rooms". This cave was sacred to the Corycian Nymphs and the Muses, and a place of worship for Pan.

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Located at 38.51 22.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Ancient Central Greece, Caves of Greece, Greek mythology, Limestone caves, Locations in Greek mythology, Wild caves

Pythian Games

The Pythian Games (Delphic Games) were one of the four Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, a forerunner of the modern Olympic Games, held every four years at the sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi. They were held in honour of Apollo two years after (and two years before) each Olympic Games, and between each Nemean and Isthmian Games. They were founded sometime in the 6th century BCE, and, unlike the Olympic Games, also featured competitions for art and dance.

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Located at 38.48 22.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: 6th-century BC establishments, Delphi, Festivals in Ancient Greece, Panhellenic Games

Delphi Archaeological Museum

Delphi Archaeological museum is the museum that houses the ancient artifacts that were found in Delphi, Greece. Its centerpiece are the antiquities found in the complex of the ancient Oracle of Delphi from the 18th century BC when the oracle was founded to its decline in Late Antiquity. Its exhibits are mainly offerings to the oracle and architectural parts of the buildings.

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Located at 38.48 22.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Archaeological museums in Greece, Delphi, Greek culture, Museums in Central Greece

Castalian Spring

The Castalian Spring, in the ravine between the Phaedriades at Delphi, is where all visitors to Delphi — the contestants in the Pythian Games, and especially suppliants who came to consult the Delphic Oracle — stopped to wash their hair; and where Roman poets came to receive poetic inspiration. This is also where Apollo killed the monster, Python, and that is why it was considered to be sacred. Two fountains, which were fed by the sacred spring, still survive.

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Located at 38.48 22.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Delphi, Sacred springs, Springs of Greece