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Epidaurus (Epídavros)
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Epidaurus (Epídavros)
The Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus was once an important healing centre as well as a religious centre and spa. Built in the fourth century BC, the sanctuary was dedicated to the healer god, Asclepius, and boasts a well-preserved 1400-seat theatre, which was designed by Polycleitus, who built similar buildings at Olympia and Delphi. The theatre is the most famous of all the ancient theatres in Greece and comes alive every summer with theatrical performances. There is also a small excavation museum near Epidaurus, which was built between 1902 and 1909, and contains many remains from the sanctuary.
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Air: Athens International Airport. Rail: Train: Náfplion Station (services from Athens). Road: Bus: Public services.
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Greece
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The Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus was once an important healing centre as well as a religious centre and spa. Built in the fourth century BC, the sanctuary was dedicated to the healer god, Asclepius, and boasts a well-preserved 1400-seat theatre, which was designed by Polycleitus, who built similar buildings at Olympia and Delphi. The theatre is the most famous of all the ancient theatres in Greece and comes alive every summer with theatrical performances. There is also a small excavation museum near Epidaurus, which was built between 1902 and 1909, and contains many remains from the sanctuary.
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Transportation
Air: Athens International Airport. Rail: Train: Náfplion Station (services from Athens). Road: Bus: Public services.
Location
Greece
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