• The Tholos of Delphi in August 2007. The Tholos of Delphi is among the ancient structures of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi.
  • The Tholos comprises almost all the styles of Classical architectural design, whereas it offered a sense of polychromy due to the combination of materials...
  • The Tholos of Delphi had a conical roof of marble tiles, complete with acroteria in the form of female statues, and a richly decorated sima (gutter)...
  • With the use of new technologies, viewers will have the opportunity to virtually tour the Sacred area of Delphi, to learn about and admire its most important...
  • ...ancient round building in lower terrace at Delphi; bâtiment antique de Delphes, Grèce-Centrale, en Grèce; tempio circolare di Delfi; Tholos di Atena Pronea
  • Nestled amidst the pine forested slopes and rocky crags of the sacred peak are the beautiful and exceptionally well-preserved ruins of Delphi.
  • The Tholos The Tholos was built in 380 BC and was based on a circular plan of 20 Doric columns on the exterior and 10 Corinthian Columns inside.
  • The Tholos temple of Delphi, c. 580 BCE and originally with 20 columns.
  • Delphi (Greek Δελφοί) was one of the most important religious sites in ancient Greece, renowned for its Delphic oracle (the most famous oracle in the classical Greek world).
  • In addition to the 20 Doric columns forming the circular exterior of the Delphi temple, the Tholos once had 10 Corinthian columns inside the temple.