6 historical monuments not to miss in Kos Town!

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Must-see archaeological sights

So many monuments, so little time! It is remarkable to witness the wide array of historical monuments found on Kos Island. Sitting in the middle of the Dodecanese, in the remarkable archipelago of Greece, Kos Island has seen countless cultures come and go over the centuries. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the island is full of noteworthy monuments from different historical periods: ancient temples, ottoman mosques, roman mansions, byzantine settlements and findings dating back to the Prehistoric time. Here are just a few to start with, that are not to be missed in Kos town.

1
Asclepieion

The renowned ancient healing center

2
Plane tree of Hippocrates

The world-famous plane tree

4
Roman Odeon

The ancient assembly building

5
Casa Romana

The roman mansion

6
Ancient Agora

The heart of ancient Kos

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