Spent the day here, October was a good time not loads of children or visitors. (Saying that the children were all very well behaved). We have been to a few ruins over the years in Greece and the islands and think these are a very good representative of the historical sites. Everything is clearly marked and it is well preserved. It's definitely worth a visit, there is a very nice cafe for drinks etc. very rustic.
One of the most important ancient place in the world. The first hospital in a history who Hippocrates gives to everybody medical services!
Birth place of modern medicine. Facinating place to visit. It is a total ruin and best done with a tour guide.
A great place to go and visit and only a small 2 euro price to pay. We cycled up and part walked from Kos Town well worth the effort. There is the little train from the harbour in Kos Town runs frequently, don't know the price. On arriving plenty of parking. Lots of cats and kittens at the entrance, some brought food to feed them. Two lots of steps to take you to the different tiers so not really disabled friendly. Lovely views from the top. Look out for the lizards sunbathing some quite big ones. There's a small museum with some ancient writing in stone and a video to watch.
If you like that kind of thing. Amazing history however if you just see this as a pile of stones you not going to get much out of it. Some people are like that.
despite we read some information we really did not expected such a huge place of 3 large grounds with lots of broken but beautifully carved pieces of ancient buildings and especially great view on the sea and neighborhouding islands. moreover, you can visit the museum with couple of ancient agreements and notes carved in stones in greek alphabeth. Asclepion is place very easily accessible from Kos town or you can visit is during drive through the mountains (do not follow main road but small broken one from Kardamena via Pili, Zia and Asclepion to Kos town).
If you're in Kos, you can't NOT go to see this. The view is amazing and it's well worth a visit. So much history!
We visited this site as part of the 'Round Island Tour'. An active dig site with much more to be discovered. Our 'Blue Badge Guide' knew everything there was to know about this fascinating site. Just wish we had had more time. Constructed over three levels there is a circular ramp offering easier access for those that don't like climbing steps.
On holiday in Kos so you have to visit this ancient site. At first it is quite awe inspiring, it is built on three levels and there are notices and a paper guide to tell you where you are and what you are looking at. The steps are pretty steep so not good for the elderly or infirmed or very young children.Be careful about the time of day that you visit as it gets very hot after about midday, early morning or late afternnon is better if possible.It is a fascinating site and amazing that so many of the pillars and structures are still intact, please do not do what I saw some teenagers doing, picking up stones and moving them to other areas, they have been there for thousands of years so leave things as they are. There are staff walking around the site keeping an eye out so be warned.Prices are very reasonable, we should have paid 12 Euros for three of us but only paid ten because one of our party came under the concessions tariff.If yop are interested in Greek history you will love this site. There is also a little snack bar for drinks etc and a few presents to take home, prices are a little higher than elsewhere.
Only €4 or €2 for over 65's. Make sure you get a tour guide to take you round. The information about Greek history related to Pharmacy and Hippocrates is amazing. The world has a lot to thank the ancient greeks for.