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Modern Delphi is situated immediately west of the archaeological site and hence is a popular tourist destination. It is on a major highway linking [[Amfissa]] along with [[Itea, Greece|Itea]] and [[Arachova]]. There are many hotels and guest houses in the town, and many taverns and bars. The main streets are narrow, and often one-way. Delphi also has a school, a lyceum, a church and a square (''[[plateia]]''). The [[Trans European Footpath E4]] passes through the east end of the town. In addition to the archaeological interest, Delphi attracts tourists visiting the Parnassus Ski Center and the popular coastal towns of the region. The town has a population of 2,373 people while the population of the municipality of Delphi, including [[Chrisso, Phocis|Chrisso]] (ancient Krissa), is 3,511.

Modern Delphi is situated immediately west of the archaeological site and hence is a popular tourist destination. It is on a major highway linking [[Amfissa]] along with [[Itea, Greece|Itea]] and [[Arachova]]. There are many hotels and guest houses in the town, and many taverns and bars. The main streets are narrow, and often one-way. Delphi also has a school, a lyceum, a church and a square (''[[plateia]]''). The [[Trans European Footpath E4]] passes through the east end of the town. In addition to the archaeological interest, Delphi attracts tourists visiting the Parnassus Ski Center and the popular coastal towns of the region. The town has a population of 2,373 people while the population of the municipality of Delphi, including [[Chrisso, Phocis|Chrisso]] (ancient Krissa), is 3,511.

In [[Middle Ages|medieval times]] Delphi was also called Kastri and was built on the archaeological site. The residents had used the marble columns and structures as support beams and roofs for their improvised houses, a usual way of rebuilding towns which were partially or totally destroyed, especially after the earthquake in [[1580]] which demolished several towns in Phocis. In [[1893]] archaeologists from the [[École française d'Athènes]] finally located the actual site<ref>(see [http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:VBH7i4wfeucJ:www.greeka.com/greece-archaeological-sites.htm+french+archaeological+school+athens+delphi&hl=en&gl=uk&ct=clnk&cd=2 link])</ref> of ancient Delphi and the village was moved to a new location, west of the site of the temples.

In [[Middle Ages|medieval times]] Delphi was also called Kastri and was built on the archaeological site. The residents had used the marble columns and structures as support beams and roofs for their improvised houses, a usual way of rebuilding towns which were partially or totally destroyed, especially after the earthquake in [[1580]] which demolished several towns in Phocis. In [[1893]] archaeologists from the [[École française d'Athènes]] finally located the actual site (see [http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:VBH7i4wfeucJ:www.greeka.com/greece-archaeological-sites.htm+french+archaeological+school+athens+delphi&hl=en&gl=uk&ct=clnk&cd=2 link]) of ancient Delphi and the village was moved to a new location, west of the site of the temples.

The [[Delphi Archaeological Museum]] is at the foot of the main archaeological complex, on the east side of the village, and on the north side of the main road. The museum houses an impressive collection associated with ancient [[Delphi]], including the earliest known notation of a melody. Entries to the museum and to the main complex are separate and chargeable, and a reduced rate ticket gets entry to both. There is a small cafe, and a post office by the museum. Slightly further east, on the south side of the main road, is the [[Gymnasium]] and the [[Tholos]]. Entry to these is free.

The [[Delphi Archaeological Museum]] is at the foot of the main archaeological complex, on the east side of the village, and on the north side of the main road. The museum houses an impressive collection associated with ancient [[Delphi]], including the earliest known notation of a melody. Entries to the museum and to the main complex are separate and chargeable, and a reduced rate ticket gets entry to both. There is a small cafe, and a post office by the museum. Slightly further east, on the south side of the main road, is the [[Gymnasium]] and the [[Tholos]]. Entry to these is free.