Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi

by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

The god Apollo spoke through his priestess at Delphi, and Greek cities competed for his favor with offerings.

Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, Greece

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

Temple of Apollo (with reconstructed columns)

Temple of Apollo (with reconstructed columns)

Temple of Apollo (with reconstructed columns)

Athenian Treasury (reconstruction)

Athenian Treasury (reconstruction)

Athenian Treasury (reconstruction)

Athenian Treasury (reconstruction)

Athenian Treasury (reconstruction)

Athenian Treasury (reconstruction)

Athenian Treasury (reconstruction)

View down to the Temple of Apollo, Delphi

View of Delphic clift

Temple of Apollo (with reconstructed columns)

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Cite this page as: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, "Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi," in Smarthistory, February 23, 2016, accessed January 19, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/sanctuary-of-apollo-at-delphi/.