Delos Photo Gallery
Ferries depart several times a day from Mykonos for the short ride to Delos, a religious sanctuary featuring many Greek myths. Start out early as this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a popular day trip and there is no shade at all on the island to shield from the sun.
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Delos was once a thriving port of 30,000 people, but was destroyed in 88 BC.
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With many cruise passengers making a stop here, I hopped from landmark to landmark eavesdropping on the guide's explanations. It is hard to visualize the splendor that once marked this port city.
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The Lion Terrace's statues were made from Naxian marble in the 7th century BC. 1 of the lions was taken to Venice and some have disappeared without a trace. 5 were sent to the museum for restoration and replicas now stand in their place. The Sacred Lake that used to be next door has since dried up.
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It is not a very painful hike uphill at Mount Kinthos for a panoramic view of the island.
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Floor mosaics have been preserved even though the walls and roofs have long failed the test of time.
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Return to where you came from for the boat back to Mykonos. Overnight stays are not allowed here so everyone must clear out using the limited boat services.
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Be sure to visit the small museum. Besides this, facilities are very limited on the island.
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