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GREECE PELOPONNESE ARGOLIS EPIDAURUS SANCTUARY

2024-11-24

stadium of Epidaurus stadium of Epidaurus

Above and below: The stadium with a length of nearly 200 m was erected in the 5th century BC in a natural depression. Part of the stone benches for the spectators are still to be seen, others are being restored. Compare the photograph of 1996 above left with the others, taken in 2009.

stadium of Epidaurus stadium of Epidaurus
Asklepieion of Epidaurus Asklepieion of Epidaurus
Asklepieion of Epidaurus Asklepieion of Epidaurus

Above: The Propylaia of the sanctuary (ca. 300 BC), where the Sacred Way from the coast terminated. - Below: Remains of the large Early Christian Basilica of St. John the Fasting (5th century AD).

Asklepieion of Epidaurus Early Christian Basilica
Early Christian Basilica Early Christian Basilica
Asklepieion of Epidaurus polygonal masonry