Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus
Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greek healing sanctuary in Epidaurus, Greece
The archaeological site contains foundations of medical facilities, temples, and a theatre with exceptional acoustics designed for 14,000 spectators.
Established in the 4th century BCE, the sanctuary gained recognition as a medical center where priests combined religious practices with early healing methods.
The site marks the transition from divine healing to scientific medicine, establishing fundamental principles that influenced the development of Western medical practices.
Regular bus services connect Athens central station to the archaeological site, with a journey time of approximately two hours by car or public transport.
Ancient inscriptions found at the site detail successful medical treatments, documenting various cases and healing methods used by temple physicians.
Location: Epidavros Municipality
Part of: Epidaurus
GPS coordinates: 37.59860,23.07440
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
504 m
Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus
512 m
Stadium at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus
148 m
Archaelogical Museum of Epidavros
378 m
Little Theatre of Epidaurus
8.5 km
Sanctuary of Apollo Maleatas
1 km
Abaton of Epidaurus
33 m
Pyramid of Ligourio
4.4 km
Stadium of Epidaurus
175 m
Theatre at the Ancient City of Epidaurus
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Katagogion
294 m
Kastraki Foniskou
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Church of Agia Marina (Ligourio, Argolis)
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Mycenaean Cemetery of Epidaurus
8 km
Church of St. John Merciful (Ligourio)
3 km
Roman baths (Epidaurus)
134 m
Church of St. John the Theologian (Ligourio)
4.4 km
Church of Kimisis tis Theotokou in Lygourio
3.7 km
Monastery of Panagia Polemarcha
10.1 km
Castle of Piada
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Temple of Asclepius at Epidaurus Asclepieion
0 m
Tholos/Thymele at the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus
63 m
Artemis temple in Asclepieion of Epidaurus
61 m
Bust of Panagiotis Kavvadias, Asklipieio
400 m
Memorial to the Fallen, Archaia Epidavros
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Greek baths (Epidaurus)
213 m
Estiatorio of the Asklepeieon
142 m
Building E of the Asclepieion of Epidaurus
29 mReviews
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