Áspra Spítia
District of Antikyra
Central Greece - 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.

Located at 38.515, 22.5206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Caves of Greece, Locations in Greek mythology, Ancient Central Greece, Limestone caves, Wild caves, Greek mythology

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.

Located at 38.4827, 22.498 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Panhellenic Games, Festivals in Ancient Greece, Delphi, 6th-century BC establishments

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.

Located at 38.4831, 22.5056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Springs of Greece, Sacred springs, Delphi

Daulis

Daulis was an ancient Greek city in Phocis. According to Greek mythology, Daulis was the hometown of Tereus. The city is mentioned by Homer and it is said to be named after a nymph Daulis, a daughter of the river-god Cephissus. Daulis was the city at the end of the road not taken by Oedipus. During the Greco-Persian Wars, Daulis was destroyed for the first time in 480 BC. In 395 BC, the city was attacked by Thebes. In 346 BC, Daulis was destroyed again during the so called Third Sacred War.

Located at 38.5142, 22.7344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Ancient Greek cities, Former populated places in Greece

Distomo massacre

The Distomo massacre (Greek: Η σφαγή του Διστόμου; German: Massaker von Distomo or Distomo-Massaker) was a Nazi war crime perpetrated by members of the Waffen-SS in the village of Distomo, Greece, during the Axis occupation of Greece during World War II.

Located at 38.4333, 22.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1944, Nazi war crimes, Mass murder in 1944, 1944 in Greece, Massacres in Greece during World War II, War crimes in Greece

Hosios Loukas

Hosios Loukas is an historic walled monastery situated near the town of Distomo, in Boeotia, Greece. It is one of the most important monuments of Middle Byzantine architecture and art, and has been listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, along with the monasteries of Nea Moni and Daphnion.

Located at 38.3947, 22.7467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Byzantine sacred architecture, Christian monasteries in Greece, 960s architecture, 1010s architecture, Christian monasteries established in the 10th century, Eastern Orthodox church buildings, World Heritage Sites in Greece, Buildings and structures in Central Greece, Visitor attractions in Central Greece

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.

Located at 38.4801, 22.4997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Greek culture, Archaeological museums in Greece, Delphi, Museums in Central Greece

Aluminium of Greece

Aluminium of Greece (Greek: Αλουμίνιο της Ελλάδος, literally Aluminium of Greece, also known by its French name Aluminium de Grèce) is an aluminium producing company in Greece. It was founded in 1960 by a conglomerate including French aluminium producer Pechiney. Its headquarters are in Marousi, a suburb of Athens. Its production plant is located at Agios Nikolaos, near Distomo in Boeotia, on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth.

Located at 38.3636, 22.69 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mining companies of Greece, Aluminium companies, Aluminium smelters, Companies established in 1960, Boeotia

Mount Thourion

Mount Thourion or Thurium Mons was the name of a conical hill in Ancient Greece. A temple to the cult of the Muses may have been situated here. The location of the hill was gradually forgotten and was rediscovered in February 1990 by an archaeologist and four graduate students from the University of California, Berkeley.

Located at 38.5003, 22.8245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
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