Archaeological Museum of Kos, Kos

Name: Archaeological Museum of Kos
Address: Kos, Greece

#6 among attractions in Kos

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The two -storey building in Eleftheria Square, which houses the current Archaeological Museum of Kos, is a preserved monument of the Italian rule, built in 1936, when Mario Lago was general manager of the Dodecanese.

It is characterized by most as an example of the international style left by Italian rule in the Dodecanese architecture. Others are a characteristic architectural sample of fascist monumental architecture.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°53'37"N, 27°17'19"E

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Archaeological Museum of Kos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tree of Hippocrates, Asclepeion, Castle/Fortress of Neratzia.

~830 ftNE
Tree
Tree of Hippocrates, Kos
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Temple
Asclepeion, Kos
55 min walk • The Asclepeion of Kos is a testament to the ancient world's commitment to healing and medicine. Located on the Greek island of Kos, this ancient medical center honors Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine. The ruins of this sanctuary stand as an evocative reminder of...
~1060 ftNE
Forts and castles
Castle/Fortress of Neratzia, Kos
6 min walk • The castle of Kos, best known as the Castle of Nerantzia, is the most important part of the knightly fortification made by the Ioannite Knights in the late 14th century. At the end of the 14th and early 15th centuries, Kos was...