Temple of Apollo The ancient Greek shrine of Apollo rests on the side of Mount Parnassus The ancient Greek shrine of Apollo rests on the side of Mount Parnassus where the Oracles made their predictions where the Oracles made their predictions centre piece of Delphi, built with donations from every Greek city-state and from abroad centre piece of Delphi, built with donations from every Greek city-state and from abroad the base of the temple still stands, with half a dozen of the original columns the base of the temple still stands, with half a dozen of the original columns on the outside of the base are over 700 inscriptions, most announcing the release of slaves, which was considered a special act of piety (devotion to religion) to be performed at Delphi on the outside of the base are over 700 inscriptions, most announcing the release of slaves, which was considered a special act of piety (devotion to religion) to be performed at Delphi At the far end of the temple is the altar, originally decorated with memorials, ex-votos, statues, and offerings At the far end of the temple is the altar, originally decorated with memorials, ex-votos, statues, and offerings