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Asklepion

posted by ykettlewell on 1 December 2010 at 09:49

Just inland from Kos Town is the gorgeous site of Asklepion, a healing temple dedicated to Asklepius. The temple would have been huge judging from the reamins, and the views here are fabulous. Fantastic trip, only takes half a day definitely worth it when you're on holiday.

where, when, how, web
About 4km inland from Kos Town, easy by car although I don't know if you can get there another way

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Kos temple  ruins  views 

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Spinalonga

posted by hhouston on 26 November 2010 at 16:57

Home to the last leper colony until 1957, the island has been deserted since 1962, it's a great place to explore, the old colony and the even older venetian fortress. good for visiting with kids too as there's lots of chances to hide, look for things and run about

where, when, how, web
just of the coast by plaka

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Heraklion island  deserted  ruins 

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Termessos

posted by fgleper on 19 November 2010 at 14:58

High up in the mountains there is an ancient city that not even alexander the great could conquer. The ruins are in really good condition and it's a thoroughly interesting experience to be up there, especially if you can catch it on a quiet day. Great views back to Antalya too, but not for the faint of heart it's quite an uphill hike to see it all.

where, when, how, web
follow E87 out of town and then look out for the car park, the rest you have to do on foot!

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Antalya ruins  village  views 

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El Badi Palace

posted by fholts on 12 November 2010 at 16:35

I'm pretty sure this would have been the grandest place in its time, given the size and the stories I was told about it, particularly the amount of marble that was taken from it to make other places, and the fact that it was modelled on the alhambra in granada! A mad but cool focal point is the mimbar which was constructed in cordoba and brought over by camel (and ship i presume)!

where, when, how, web
Place des Ferblantiers, towards the south of the city

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Marrakesh palace  ruins 

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Via Appia Antica

posted by qwilson on 12 November 2010 at 11:25

The start of the road from rome to brindisi is now an archaeological park and on sunday there's no cars allowed so it's perfect for a nice long walk. My husband and I went early and spent the day exploring the ruins, so many interesting things to see so don't forget to pick up a leaflet outlining the main sites at the visitors centre justy outside the san sebastiano gate!

where, when, how, web
out to the south, easiest to get a bus there from piramide

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Rome park  ruins  walk  ancient road 

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