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You should try to motivate yourself and head over to Delos for half a day. It's about half an hour by boat from Mykonos and it only takes three or four hours of exploring to feel satisfied.
According to Mythology, Delos is where Leto gave birth to Artemis and Appollo, after Zeus had impregnated her and cast her off, fearing reprisal from his wife Hera. Leto happened upon the island, which was floating and shrouded in mist, after being denied sanctuary elsewhere. In order to stop the island from floating, Leto swore by the river Styx (I've gotta try that sometime) that no harm would come about as a result of her rearing children there. The island, normally quite stubborn, obliged to stop floating and Leto bore Artemis and Appollo, but not before having her childbirth prolonged nine days after Hera tricked the goddess of birth, Eilythia. After the birth of the twins, the mist disappeared and the island basked in the sun. The name of the sacred place thus changed from Adelos (invisible) to Delos (visible) and the sanctity and prominence of the island quickly developed thereafter. The End. Leave a Comment Directions: Take an excursion boat to Delos from the quay at the western end of the port in Hora, Mykonos.
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This is the Terrace of the Lions, which at one time looked over the Sacred Lake, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. The lake was drained in 1925 to avoid malaria outbreaks, but four lions remain from the original nine, a fifth one having been taken by pirates to Venice where it now guards the entrance to the arsenal. Leave a Comment Directions: Take an excursion boat to Delos from the quay at the western end of the port in Hora, Mykonos.
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The Temple of Isis was built in the 2nd century BC and repaired by the Athenian in 135 AD. It contains a statue of the godess Isis, known for providing health to people and protecting sailors (from venereal disease). Leave a Comment Directions: Take an excursion boat to Delos from the quay at the western end of the port in Hora, Mykonos.
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Delos is a great escape from busy Mykonos and is a truly moving experience if you do just a little homework before you go, so that you have an understanding of the significance of this place. Delos is located very close to Mykonos and is an easy day trip. For 1000 years it was a holy sanctuary and then it became known as the birthplace of Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. Around 800 BC many temples and sanctuaries were built here, mostly by aristocrats from Naxos, in honor of Apollo. Though the island was later pillaged by pirates and many of the old estates ruined, many of the incredible mosaics have remained.
Before anything, you'll need the following for an enjoyable visit:
1. Comfortable shoes
2. Sunscreen
3. A Hat.
4. Water and maybe some food
5. A guided tour or guide book of the sights on Delos
There are boats running about three times in the morning and the trip only takes about 20 minutes. They leave from the old pier in Mykonos Town and you ca buy your tickets right at the boat. We took the 10 AM boat and returned with the 13:15 boat--and this was just enough time because it is very hot and there is no shade. We also had a guide on the island and it was SO much more interesting than it would have been without a guide. Leave a Comment Directions: Take an excursion boat to Delos from the quay at the western end of the port in Hora, Mykonos.
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The Stoivadeion is a rectangular platform to the NW of the Sanctuary, containing a statue of Dionysos flanked by two actors impersonating Paposilenoi (now in the Museum). On either side of the platform, a pillar supports a huge phallus, the symbol of Dionysos. The southern pillar, which is decorated with relief scenes from the Dionysiac circle, was erected in ca. 300 B.C. by a Delian named Karystios in order to celebrate a victorious theatrical performance sponsored by him.
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Not all of Delos's structures were temples or monuments. Delos was a prominent trading island with many wealthy inhabitants, as evidenced by the presence of numerous mansions around the island. Leave a Comment Directions: Take an excursion boat to Delos from the quay at the western end of the port in Hora, Mykonos.
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At the lower ground she was taking his pictures. I would assume they where friends, nothing profesional, just a point and shoot camera. They step ahead to the second floor. We follow later. This was what we found. I am quite open minded, and I am sure it is a free place to do what you please. But did't they think of the +150 other visitors in th island? Surely not, I can tell you this by the look of an eldery couple that was shocked by the scenary.... Leave a Comment
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Delos is a small island close to Mykonos (20-30 minutes by boat).
Delos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, and the most important one in the Cyclades.
This island had great temples, buildings, houses and so... now, there are some ruins, but still it is worth a visit (spend at least 3 hours, more if you want to visit the museum and go up the hill), if you like history. Leave a Comment Directions: You can take a boat from 9.20 to 13.00 (every 30 minutes or so) from Mykonos port (7€ return). There is an entrance fee to the site of 5€.
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There are two beautiful mosaics in the houses in Delos.
The first one represents a dolphin (located in the House of Dolphins). The dolphin was the symbol of Apollo. The panther was the symbol of Dionysus.
The mosaic of the panther is not very good preserved (but the better it can be if you think it is not covered even by a roof...).
It is located in the House of Dionysus. Leave a Comment
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Delos has so many well preserved monuments, it's difficult to keep up with what each one is. I've got no idea what's in this photo, but it looks pretty cool. Please inform me if you know what's in this picture. Leave a Comment Directions: Take an excursion boat to Delos from the quay at the western end of the port in Hora, Mykonos.
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