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The Archaeological Site of Asklipieion at Epidaurus
The archaeological site of Asklipieion, located 128 km away from Athens in Peloponesse, is considered one of the most important in Greece and was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Center. It is also one of the most popular day trips from Athens.
It was the most famous Aslipieion in ancient Greece. People from all over Greece and the Mediterranean arrived there to be cured. Due to its serene location within the mountains and the many springs, it was the ideal location especially for patients with mental illnesses. It covered a big area, offering hostels, gymnasium, baths and a theatre.
The Ancient Theatre of Epidavros was built-in the 4th century BC. It was considered to be the best theatrical building in the antiquity and it served as an entertaining place for the ill. It has a capacity of 14. 000 spectators and has great acoustics. Nowadays it is one of the most well-preserved theatres in Greece. Every summer, it is held in the theatre, the Athens Epidavros Festival, where you can have the chance to view a theatrical performance.
Apart from the theatre, the visitor will be able to see the remains of some other buildings from the Sanctuary. Some of them are the Hostel, the Greek Baths, the Gymnasium complex, the Stoa of Kotys, the Temple of Artemis, the Temple of Asclepius, the Tholos, the Abaton and the Stadium.
Lastly there is a museum operating on site, which houses many of the finds that were discovered in the archaeological site.
Tickets cost:
Full: 12 €. Reduced: 6 €
Tickets are valid for the Archaeological Museum of Asklepeion Epidaurus and the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus.
The archaeological site of Asklipieion can be combined with a visit to the archaeological site of Mycenae and the nearby town of Nafplio.
Book a day trip to Mycenae and Epidaurus from Athens here.
Have you ever visited the archaeological site of Asklipieion at Epidaurus? Did you like it?
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I would love to check out that theatre remains. Looks really cool.
The theatre is impressive and still in use.
I’ve been to Greece, but only to Delphi, Athens, and Santorini. I would love to go back and see more–it is so incredible to stand where others stood thousands of years ago and imagine their civilization!
You have visited some amazing places in Greece, but there are tonz of others as well.
That ancient theatre looks so massive! It’s a surprise this isn’t more known on the map!
It is a very popular site here in Greece! Maybe less known abroad.
I graduated in theatre, so that big audience thing full of people 😀 That would be something 😀
Performing at Epidaurus theatre is considered a great honor for the actors.
I just love greece! There is so much to explore and learn – but I am a big history nerd. We hope to make it back there this year so we will surely check out Asklipieion
I hope you can make it here soon. Greece is full of history so you will enjoy it!
Looks incredible! I love Greek History & am visiting next year so will add it to my list! 🙂
Excellent photos too! x
Simone
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Thanks Simon. You should definitely visit!
Another trip from Athen to add to our list. That theater looks amazing.
It is near Athens and you can combine it with a visit to Mycenae and Nafplio. They would all make an amazing day out of Athens!
Wow, that theatre is impressive! I can’t believe it is so cheap to visit such an amazing site.
The theatre is very impressive and it is totally worth it to watch a performance as well!