ancient ruins
Delphi
The ancient sanctuary on Mount Parnassus that was considered the center of the world in ancient Greek religion, home to the famous Oracle of Apollo.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Central Greece, Greece · Europe
Aráchova is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Delphi, 7km from Delphi.
Aráchova is a town located in Central Greece, Greece. With a population of 2,439, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Aráchova sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aráchova to your route.
The Battle of Arachova (Greek: Μάχη της Αράχωβας), took place between 18 and 24 November 1826 (N.S.). It was fought between an Ottoman Empire force under the command of Mustafa Bey and Greek rebels under Georgios Karaiskakis. After receiving intelligence of the Ottoman army's maneuvers, Karaiskakis prepared a surpriseRead more
attack in vicinity of the village of Arachova, in central Greece. On 18 November, Mustafa Bey's 2,000 Ottoman troops were blockaded in Arachova. An 800-man force that attempted to relieve the defenders three days later failed.
On 22 November Mustafa Bey was mortally wounded and Ottoman morale plunged, as cold weather and heavy rainfall plagued the hunger-stricken defenders. At midday on 24 November the Ottomans made a disastrous attempt at breaking out. Most were killed in the fighting or perished from the cold. The Greek victory at Arachova gained the rebels valuable time before the Great Powers came to their assistance a year later.
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Aráchova is located in Central Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.4796 latitude, 22.5835 longitude.
Aráchova has a population of approximately 2,439 people, making it a town in Greece.
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ancient ruins
The ancient sanctuary on Mount Parnassus that was considered the center of the world in ancient Greek religion, home to the famous Oracle of Apollo.
7 km · about 15 min drive
coastal drive
A genteel sea-captains' town of neoclassical mansions on the Gulf of Corinth below Delphi.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The battlefield where 300 Spartans made their stand, marked by the Leonidas monument by the highway.
35 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.
46 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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