Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus
An ancient healing sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, god of medicine, where the sick came to sleep in the temple and seek cures. It also has a theatre, a stadium and a museum, and is listed by UNESCO.
- Where
- Epidaurus, Peloponnese, Greece
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 37.5986, 23.0744
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Where is Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus?
Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus is in Epidaurus, Peloponnese, Greece. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus (0.5 km), Palamidi (24 km), Agistri (26 km).
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