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NP: Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World
Epidaurus
Tickets: 12 €, free for students
Time: 1-2 hours
An ancient sanctuary and healing center, the asclepeion of Epidaurus, is located on the Argolid Peninsula. The modern towns Palaia Epidavros and Nea Epidavros are located nearer the coast, a few kilometers away from the site.
Said to have been founded and to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asclepius the healer, Epidaurus sanctuary welcomed ill people that hoped to be cured and was the most celebrated center of healing of the Classical world. This brought prosperity to the sanctuary that was in part used to build a huge theatre that is still impressive and in use (again) today.
Other buildings at the site include ruins that were used as a hostel and a hospice building that hosts some old statues, photos and other archaeological finds.
Between the gate and the parking lot you'll find stalls selling snack food and drinks. And plenty of wasps.
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