The island was also a commercial and trading center in the 2nd and 1st centuries CE. Antony Gormley, “Reflect” (2017). Installation view, SIGHT, at the archaeological site of Delos Island, 2019.

Come for the bougainvillea-draped alleys and picturesque guest houses—stay for the pioneering street art project that has transformed this vibrant Mediterranean village into an open-air gallery.

During the classical period, the island served as the headquarters of the Delian League, a military alliance of ancient Greek states. After it was declared a free port in 167 B.C., Delos also ...