Epidaurus, Asklipio

Name: Epidaurus
Address: Asklipio, Greece

#4 among attractions in Asklipio

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Epidaurus was a small city in ancient Greece, on the Argolid Peninsula at the Saronic Gulf. Two modern towns bear the name Epidavros: Palaia Epidavros and Nea Epidavros. Since 2010 they belong to the new municipality of Epidaurus, part of the regional unit of Argolis. The seat of the municipality is the town Lygourio. ()

Local name: Επίδαυρος Unesco: from 1988Coordinates: 37°35'52"N, 23°4'33"E

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Asklipio Greece

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Epidaurus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus, Temple of Asclepius, Apollo Maleatas.

~1300 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Arenas and stadiums
Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidaurus
7 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscape of the Peloponnese in Greece, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a marvel of classical architecture and a testament to the ingenuity of ancient Greek civilization. Renowned for its exceptional acoustics and harmonious proportions, this...
~710 ftSW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus, Asklipio
4 min walk • Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus is a museum in Epidaurus, in Argolis on the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. The museum, noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns and inscriptions, was established in 1902 and opened in 1909 to display artifacts unearthed in the ancient site of Epidaurus in the surrounding area.
~450 ftNW
Temple
Temple of Asclepius, Asklipio
3 min walk • The Temple of Asclepius was a sanctuary in Epidaurus dedicated to Asclepius. It was the main holy site of Asclepius. The sanctuary at Epidaurus was the rival of such major cult sites as the Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia and Apollo at Delphi. The temple was built in the early 4th century BC.
~1560 ftSE
Temple
Apollo Maleatas, Asklipio
8 min walk • The sanctuary of Apollo Maleatas is located on a low hill on Mount Kynortion, east of the sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus. At the peak of the hill was a small Early Helladic settlement, which was never built on in later periods.

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Which popular attractions are close to Epidaurus?

Nearby attractions include Temple of Asclepius, Asklipio (3 min walk), Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus, Asklipio (4 min walk), Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidaurus (7 min walk), Apollo Maleatas, Asklipio (8 min walk).