Kos

Important places related to the history of medicine and other health-related subjects in Kos, Greece. These places are also visible on this Google Map.

Bibliography

– Alex Sakula, “In search of Hippocrates: a visit to Kos”, Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, Volume 77, August 1984, pp. 682-688

Asclepeion Of Kos

The Asclepeion of Kos is one of the most impressive sanctuaries consacrated to Asclepius, the greek god of medicine. Here,...

Hippocrates As A Teacher Monument

This bronze statue of Hippocrates as a teacher was unveiled in October 2023 in his homeland Kos (Akti Kountouriotou), near...

Hippocrates Monument

This bronze monument representing Hippocrates surrounded by some patients or disciples can be seen in the town of Kos, near...

The Hippocrates Plane Tree

In Platanos Square of the city of Kos, on the homonymous Greek island, famous as the birthplace of Hippocrates, there...