It is located 30km away from Navplio and you can get there with a bus, which you can take from the city. Epidaurus is a big prehistoric city, where God Apolo Maleatas has died. A big sanctuary, a temple, and a healing center were built in the city, which attracted thousands of sick worshipers, who went there to be cured and to find peace. The fame of the therapeutic center was spread fast and the Epidaurus Asclectium became known as the place where medicine was born. The Epidaurus city is famous for its huge amphitheatre, where each year there is a festival, which presents many famous performers and theatrical plays. The theatre is so big that is can take up to 14 000 people inside.
Ticket price: ?6, ?3 (with discount)
Free entrance days: Every Sunday from November 1st until March 31st; June 5th – Global environment day; April 18th – International cultural monuments day; May 18th – International Museums Day; September 27th – International Tourism Day
Working hours for the archeological sights:
- from April 10th until October 31st: everyday from 08:00am to 08:00pm
- March 25th - closed