Delos Island, Greece

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As the mythical birthplace of gods Apollo and Artemis, the island of Delos in the Cyclades was one of the most sacred places in ancient Greece. At the heart of the busy little port town that grew up on the rocky island was the Sanctuary of Apollo, which drew sailors and pilgrims across the Aegean as they sought to pay their respect to the revered deity. There was also a temple to Artemis and the Sacred Lake, where Leto was said to give birth to her twins by Zeus. The now uninhabited island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s finest archaeological sites. 

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Delos Island, Greece As the mythical birthplace of gods Apollo and Artemis, the island of Delos in the Cyclades was one of the most sacred places in ancient Greece. At the heart of the busy little port town that grew up on the rocky island was the Sanctuary of Apollo, which drew sailors and pilgrims across the Aegean as they sought to pay their respect to the revered deity. There was also a temple to Artemis and the Sacred Lake, where Leto was said to give birth to her twins by Zeus. The now uninhabited island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s finest archaeological sites.