Mount Parnassus - a limestone mountain in central Greece that towers over the city Delphi, north of the Gulf of Corinth. In fact, Parnassus - a vast mountain range from Eta to the Corinthian sea, and the Delphic Parnassus is the highest point, and it has two peaks and Tiforeya Liokura. The slopes of the mountains covered with thick forests, and on top of snow. With Parnassus offers scenic views of the olive groves at the bottom of and villages.

In the ancient world, Mount Parnassus was considered the center of the earth, and the ancient Delphi, the ruins of which are located on the hillside, the center Panhellenic state. On this mountain is associated many myths and legends. In Greek mythology, this mountain was sacred to Apollo and the nymphs Korikiyskih.

On Mount Parnassus was located the Temple of Apollo with its famous Delphic oracle. The temple is the main center of worship of Apollo in ancient Greece, and was considered the most revered oracle in the ancient world. There is the famous Castalian Spring, where pilgrims bathe before visiting the oracle. Sources attribute medicinal properties, and its waters were considered a source of inspiration. It also held in honor of Apollo and the famous Pythian Games, ranks second in importance after the Olympic Games.

On Mount Parnassus and the adjacent territory is the Greek National Park area of ​​3500 hectares. It was founded in 1938 and is one of the oldest and largest parks in the country with a rich flora and fauna. Kefalonian fir, alpine meadows, picturesque gorges and caves, rare species of animals and birds make the park a unique nature reserve.

In 1976 it was opened ski resort "Parnassus". Excellent trails of varying difficulty and length, good modern lifts high capacity and proximity to the capital (total 180 km) attracts tourists from around the world. You can stay overnight in the resort village of Arachova or Delphi. The season is open from December to April.