Asclepieion of Epidaurus - the temple of Asclepius

The Asclepieion of Epidaurus became the most famous of all aspicides in ancient Greece because of the many and serious cases that were cured there. In this, they came from all over Greece, but also from the Mediterranean basin, sick, begging of divine mercy.

The area of ​​Asklepieion of Epidaurus was very large and had hostels, a gym, a stage and the famous, for his acoustics, Theater, for the entertainment of the people.

Of great importance in the treatment of patients seems to have had the wonderful natural environment that was built in the Asclepius of Epidaurus. The tranquility of nature, the soft and clean lines of the surrounding mountains, the rich vegetation and its abundant springs, especially in patients with mental illnesses, have a terrible effect, with the consequence of improving health, with the help of their priests.