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The Roman Auditorium

This is one of the most important public buildings built during ancient times on the island.  An Italian archeologist uncovered it during an excavation in 1929.

Roman Odeon

Built the 2nd century BC, the Roman Odeon used to host gladiator –like tournaments in front of excited crowds.

Pyli and its Castle 

Pyli is a modern village located 17 kilometers from the city of Kos.  Just on the outskirts of Pyli, is an abandoned settlement and Byzantine caslte built around the 9^th century AD.

Temple of Hercules 

The once rectangular temple dates back to the 2nd century BC.

Asclepieion of Kos

With sea views out to the Turkish coast, this monument once stood as the place to worship the god Asclepius. It was a hospital as well as a medical school where Hippocrates taught.

Ancient Agora of Kos

This area was the commercial and social center of the island during ancient times.  It is the largest agora to have been uncovered in Greece to date.