Delos

 

This morning (July 14) we visited the island of Delos. The sun was bright, but not yet unbearably hot, and the sky was deep blue, contrasting with the stunning white marble that was used to create the very large city, with its marketplace, its public buildings, many private residences both luxurious and simple, and its theater. Several well-preserved mosaics were especially interesting. A small museum included many marble statues and a few items of pottery. I was thrilled to see still more Greek landscapes.

Fences prevente visitors from entering the buildings.
You must walk on the walkways.

A small iron statue from thousands of years ago in the museum.

A number of lion statues lined one of the avenues in the public area of the city.
The original statues are in the museum, with copies in their place outdoors.

Photos copyright Mae Sander  2025