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Landmark· Kos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Asklepion of Kos

36° 52.5′ N · 27° 15.4′ E

The terraced healing sanctuary of Asklepios in a cypress grove about 4 km from town, linked to Hippocrates and the most famous site on the island.

Dodecanese

Practical

Built from the 4th century BC and rediscovered and excavated only in 1902 (Sailing Issues; Greek Wikipedia); destroyed by an earthquake in 554 AD. Little survives of the temple of Asklepios beyond foundations and some columns. Sits about 100 m above Kos town; reach it by taxi, bus or bike. Check current hours and ticket price with the Ministry of Culture before going.

Best for

Half-day archaeology trip from the marina

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