Kos Greece Hippocrates Tour - Asclepieion, Plane Tree & Kos Town Highlights
Join me on a Kos Greece Hippocrates Tour. The beautiful Greek Island of Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates, “Father of Medicine.” Anyone interested in the art of healing will find this historic treasure inspiring and educational. The Kos Greece Hippocrates tour is one of the most popular things to do on the island. Its archeological site offers the remains of one of the world’s first hospitals, where Hippocrates practiced medicine and teaching. Read on to learn about how to make the most of one day and recount the medical and philosophical legacy of Hippocrates.
As a Spa Acupuncturist on a cruise ship, I enthusiastically explored and researched how to discover the roots of Hippocrates on Kos. I truly feel blessed to experience Kos and consider my time here as a pilgrimage to Hippocrates and the origins of medicine.
This small Greek Island is part of the Dodecanese archipelago in the Aegean Sea. It measures approximately 42 by 11 km (26 by 7 miles). Kos is the main town and port. The largest industry is tourism, with archeological sites, beautiful beaches and natural hot springs.
The “Father of Medicine,” Hippocrates was born in Kos. Asclepieia were healing temples in ancient Greece dedicated to the God of Health, Asclepius. The Asclepieion in Kos is the healing temple or sanctuary where Hippocrates learned, practiced and taught medicine. This archeological site is the most visited landmark on the island. It’s said to be the world’s first hospital, dating back to the Trojan War. According to Greek mythology, Leto, the mother of Apollo was born on Kos. Later, Apollo’s son, Asclepius, became the “God of Medicine” as referenced in healing temple or Asklepion.
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