One of those geographic localities that radiate spiritual power the site of Delphi was probably chosen to resonante the whims of nature and vagaries of chance. Not exactly what you would call level land the site is hewn from the surround ing rocks and foot hils with the sea visible several kilometers distant.
The Oracle complex and its attendant out buildings and stadia are situated at the feet of sheer cliffs on a small plateau which alevel area had to be physically carved out. The Oracle was one of the most important religious centers of antiquity and considered to be the center of the earth (omalos gea).
570 meters or 1870 ft., in altitude the site sits on the southern slopes of Mt. Parnassos.
Delph is cradled in an angle formed by the two sheer peaks of about 300meters known as the Paedriades (Shining Rocks) which create a chasm below them. The western peak is called Rhodhini (Roseate), the eastern one Phleboukos (Flamboyant).
In a cleft between is the Kastalian Spring, where pilgrims purified themselves, and in a ravine to the south below the peaks flows the River Pleistos.
Completing the circle to the west is is the 700 meter peak of Aghios Ilias (St Elijah), beyond which Mt. Kirphys rises. The river valley is planted with olive trees, and extends to the port of Itea and the Gulf of Corinth. The site is relatively small-about 6 acres-and south-facing.