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Ancient Academy of Asklepion, Kos island

Kos island is located in the south Sporades group of the Dodecanese islands in Greece, next to the Gulf of Gökova, about 4 kilometres from the coast of Bodrum, Turkey. Kos town is the administrative center and largest town of the island. The ruins of Asklepieion are popular tourist attractions. In ancient Greece and Rome, an asclepeion was a healing temple, sacred to the god Asclepius.The cult of Asclepius started around 300 BC. Hippocrates is said to have received his medical training at asclepieion of Kos. Read the rest of this entry »

Kalymnos port

Kalymnos island is located in the southeastern Aegean Sea, Greece. Kalymnos belongs to the Dodecanese island group close to the western part of Bodrum peninsula, Turkey. Kalymnos lies between two to five hours away by sea from Rhodes. The island is known as Calino in Italian and Kilimli or Kelemez in Turkish. Tourism activity has become the most important revenue for the island, rock climbing is particularly popular. The island has an airport, the Kalymnos Island National Airport near Pothia. Read the rest of this entry »

Lindos town in Rhodes

Lindos is situated on the east coast of the Greek island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese in southeastern Aegean Sea. It is about 55 km south of the town of Rhodes. One of the main sights is the acropolis of Lindos, located above the modern town. From the acropolis you will have a spectacular views of the surrounding harbours and coastline. Lindos is a popular tourist destination due to its fine beaches and historical sights. Read the rest of this entry »

Symi, Symi Island

Symi Island is part of the Dodecanese island chain, located about 41 km north-northwest of Rhodes in Greece. The island is located in the vicinity of Datça and Reşadiye peninsulas of Muğla Province in Turkey. In addition to its many historical sites, the island’s isolated beaches, many reachable only with small boats, are popular with tourists. Read the rest of this entry »