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Asklepieion
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- Name:
- Asklepieion
- Continent:
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- Asclepeion
- Country:
- Greece
- Period:
- Ancient Greece
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 1000BC - 501BC
- City/Town:
- Kos
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Kos, Marmari,
- Related:
- Odeon of Kos, Nymphaeum of Kos,
Kos Ancient Agora, Casa Romana - Kos,
about Asklepieion
Asklepieion, also known as Asclepeion, in Kos was an ancient Greek and Roman sacred centre of healing based on the teachings of Hippocrates.
It seems that there has been a healing sanctuary at the site of Asklepieion since prehistory, but the main ruins today are those of later sanctuaries. The most significant was dedicated to Asklepios, who was a deity of health.
Over time, Asklepieion became increasingly popular and visitors would travels from far and wide to experience its healing properties. Thus, the sanctuary was expanded.
Today, the pretty and relatively well-preserved ruins of Asklepieion are set over three levels and include several temples, some Roman baths, gateways and a banqueting hall.
It is worth noting that this is not the most easily accessible site for people with mobility issues. The terrain is quite steep and there are many stairs to climb.
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about Asklepieion is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
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Directions:
Regular buses and a train travel here from Kos Town, which is approx. 4km away.
Ticket Information:
Open daily except Mondays, 8:30am-6pm. Entry costs €4 full, €2 reduced.
Links:
http://www.kosinfo.gr/en/tourism/kos-sightseeing/asclepion-kos
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