Epidaurus
The sanctuary of Asklepios combines healing buildings with one of the best-preserved theatres of the ancient Greek world.
Photo: Jean Housen · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Peloponnese
- Civilisation
- Ancient Greek
- Period
- 6th century BCE–4th century CE
- UNESCO
- World Heritage
Through time
The story
Epidaurus was a small city (polis) 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. The nearby sanctuary of Asclepius and ancient theatre were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 because of their exemplary architecture and importance in the development and spread of healing sanctuaries and cults across the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Ancient Theatre
- Temple of Asklepios
- Tholos
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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