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Castalian Spring

The sacred spring in a cleft of the cliffs where pilgrims washed before consulting the oracle.

Photo: Alaexis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
20 minutes
Address
Delphi, 330 54 FokidaDirections
Getting There
On the road between the main site and the Tholos.

Why Go

The spring's water was said to inspire poets. Its rock-cut basins date from Greek and Roman times.

Nearby in Delphi

Sanctuary of Apollo6 min walk · Must-SeeTholos of Athena Pronaia6 min walk · Must-SeeDelphi Archaeological Museum10 min walk · Must-See

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