Delos, Archaeological site in Cyclades, Greece
The island contains ancient ruins stretching across 3.43 square kilometers, including temples, marketplaces, residences, and detailed mosaics from different historical periods.
The ancient Greeks established Delos as a major religious sanctuary in the third millennium BC, developing it into a prominent Mediterranean trading center by 166 BC.
The temples and structures on Delos reflect the religious practices of ancient civilizations, with the Terrace of Lions and Temple of Apollo representing architectural achievements.
Regular boat services transport visitors from Mykonos to explore the archaeological site, with guided tours explaining the significance of numerous ancient structures.
The entire island functions as an open-air museum, maintaining its uninhabited status to preserve the archaeological remains spanning multiple centuries of Greek civilization.
Location: Mykonos Municipality
Location: Commune of Mykonos
Elevation above the sea: 112 m
Part of: Cyclades
GPS coordinates: 37.39121,25.27122
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
Κinthos
451 m
Archaeological Museum of Delos
1.1 km
Temple of the Delians (Great Temple of Apollo)
1.1 km
Stoibadeion
1.1 km
Group of Aphrodite, Pan and Eros
1.4 km
Colossus of the Naxians
1.1 km
Artemis Diadoumena
1.1 km
Minoan Fountain
1.2 km
Agora of the Competaliasts
970 m
House of Cleopatra (Delos)
835 m
Greek Theatre of Delos
709 m
Temple of Artemis in Delos
1.2 km
Terrace of the Lions
1.3 km
Temple of Isis (Delos)
701 m
Agora of the Italians (Delos)
1.2 km
Temple of the Athenians in Delos
1.1 km
House of the Masks (Delos)
601 m
Temple of Leto (Letoon) in Delos
1.2 km
Temple of Hera in Delos (Heraion)
658 m
House of the Lake (Delos)
1.4 km
House of the Trident (Delos)
774 m
Agora of the Delians
982 m
House of Inopos (Delos)
803 m
Poros temple of Apollo
1.1 km
Temple of Agathe Tyche in Delos
606 m
Prytaneion on Delos
1 km
Cynthion
494 m
House of Diadoumenos in Delos
1.4 kmReviews
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