Mount Parnassus, Sacred mountain in Phthiotis Regional Unit, Greece
Mount Parnassus rises to 2457 meters above sea level, featuring limestone formations and a series of peaks visible from the ancient city of Delphi.
The mountain provided shelter during conflicts, with citizens following wolves to higher ground during floods, establishing the settlement of Lykoreia.
Ancient Greeks recognized Mount Parnassus as the residence of Apollo and the nine Muses, making it central to poetry and artistic creation.
Modern visitors access the Parnassus Ski Center through multiple lifts, while summer months offer extensive hiking trails across the mountain terrain.
The mountain contains substantial bauxite deposits, which local factories process into aluminum through industrial operations in the surrounding region.
Location: Phthiotis Regional Unit
Elevation above the sea: 2,455 m
Part of: Greek mythology
GPS coordinates: 38.53489,22.62222
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
Delphi
12.1 km
Delphic Oracle
12.1 km
Temple of Apollo in Delphi
12.1 km
Omphalos of Delphi
12.1 km
Athenian Treasury
12.1 km
Temple of Athena Pronaia
11.7 km
Tholos of Delphi
11.7 km
Castalian Spring
11.7 km
Corycian Cave
9.1 km
Stoa of the Athenians
12 km
Gymnasium at Delphi
11.7 km
Phaedriades
11.2 km
Ex voto of Daochos
12 km
Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia
11.7 km
Treasury of the Sicyonians
12.1 km
Cnidian Treasury
12.1 km
Monument of Prusias II
12 km
Boeotian Treasury
12.1 km
Monastery Koimiseos Theotokou Ierousalim
6.5 km
Roman Agora
12 km
Halos (Delphi)
12 km
Treasury of the Massaliots
11.7 km
Parnassos National Park
200 m
New temple of Athena
11.7 km
Doric treasury
11.7 km
Treasury of the Potidaians
12.1 km
Via Sacra of Delphi
12 km
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