Epidaurus was the next visit after Mycenae
On the road to Epidaurus, you have to go by the city of Nafplio( the first capital of Greece before Athens)
It was very cloudy and windy day, but i did manage to get some pictures of the old historical city of Nafplio
Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834.
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece.According to mythology, the town was founded by Náfplios, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus (Danaida). The town’s history traces back to the prehistoric era when soldiers from here participated in the Argonautic expedition and the Trojan War alike. The town declined during the Roman times and flourished again during the Byzantine times. Frankish, Venetian and Turkish conquerors left their mark in the town and strongly influenced its culture, architecture and traditions during the centuries. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Ottoman fountains and Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty.
Upon my visit to Mycenae and Nafplio, it was time for lunch as I was starving at this time
I ordered one of my favorite Greek meal- Stuffed Tomatoes with rice and some fruit salad
Next and Final Stop was Epidaurus
Brief History of Epidaurus
Epidaurus is a UNESCO world heritage monument and it reputed to be the birth place of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer,was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus was known for its sanctuary situated about five miles (8 km) from the town, as well as its theater, which is once again in use today.
The asclepieion at Epidaurus was the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world, the place where ill people went in the hope of being cured. To find out the right cure for their ailments, they spent a night in the enkoimeteria, a big sleeping hall. In their dreams, the god himself would advise them what they had to do to regain their health. Found in the sanctuary, there was a guest house for 160 guestrooms. There are also mineral springs in the vicinity which may have been used in healing.
Asclepius, the most important healer god of antiquity, brought prosperity to the sanctuary, which in the 4th and 3rd centuries BC embarked on an ambitious building program for enlarging and reconstruction of monumental buildings. Fame and prosperity continued throughout the Hellenistic period. In 87 BC the sanctuary was looted by the Roman general Sulla, and in 67 BC, it was plundered by pirates. In the 2nd century AD, the sanctuary enjoyed a new upsurge under the Romans, but in AD 395 the Goths raided the sanctuary.
Even after the introduction of Christianity and the silencing of the oracles, the sanctuary at Epidauros was still known as late as the mid 5th century, although as a Christian healing center
This theater is one of the best preserved Greek building and still in use today due to its amazing acoustics
The drive back to Athens was another 3 hrs and then it was time for dinner. This night also happened to be my last night in Athens before going to the island of Crete. It also was chika's birthday, so we celebrated in style
On the road to Epidaurus, you have to go by the city of Nafplio( the first capital of Greece before Athens)
It was very cloudy and windy day, but i did manage to get some pictures of the old historical city of Nafplio
Nafplio was the first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834.
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece.According to mythology, the town was founded by Náfplios, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus (Danaida). The town’s history traces back to the prehistoric era when soldiers from here participated in the Argonautic expedition and the Trojan War alike. The town declined during the Roman times and flourished again during the Byzantine times. Frankish, Venetian and Turkish conquerors left their mark in the town and strongly influenced its culture, architecture and traditions during the centuries. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Ottoman fountains and Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty.
Upon my visit to Mycenae and Nafplio, it was time for lunch as I was starving at this time
I ordered one of my favorite Greek meal- Stuffed Tomatoes with rice and some fruit salad
Next and Final Stop was Epidaurus
Archaeological site of Epidaurus
Brief History of Epidaurus
Epidaurus is a UNESCO world heritage monument and it reputed to be the birth place of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer,was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus was known for its sanctuary situated about five miles (8 km) from the town, as well as its theater, which is once again in use today.
The asclepieion at Epidaurus was the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world, the place where ill people went in the hope of being cured. To find out the right cure for their ailments, they spent a night in the enkoimeteria, a big sleeping hall. In their dreams, the god himself would advise them what they had to do to regain their health. Found in the sanctuary, there was a guest house for 160 guestrooms. There are also mineral springs in the vicinity which may have been used in healing.
Asclepius, the most important healer god of antiquity, brought prosperity to the sanctuary, which in the 4th and 3rd centuries BC embarked on an ambitious building program for enlarging and reconstruction of monumental buildings. Fame and prosperity continued throughout the Hellenistic period. In 87 BC the sanctuary was looted by the Roman general Sulla, and in 67 BC, it was plundered by pirates. In the 2nd century AD, the sanctuary enjoyed a new upsurge under the Romans, but in AD 395 the Goths raided the sanctuary.
Even after the introduction of Christianity and the silencing of the oracles, the sanctuary at Epidauros was still known as late as the mid 5th century, although as a Christian healing center
Ruins at the Epidaurus Archaeological site
The Famous Theater located in Epidaurus
This theater is one of the best preserved Greek building and still in use today due to its amazing acoustics
The drive back to Athens was another 3 hrs and then it was time for dinner. This night also happened to be my last night in Athens before going to the island of Crete. It also was chika's birthday, so we celebrated in style
We chose a small Greek family Restaurant away from the tourist quarters. Since it is a family restaurant, they give so much food for one price
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