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Archaeological site · Municipality of Athens · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Archaeological site Asklipieio Athinon in Municipality of Athens

Asklipieio Athinon is an archaeological site in Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens. This place has a story in the app. 34 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 120 m you'll find a bench, a water point and a public toilet.

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The story

Story · Asklipieio Athinon

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You're standing on the southern slope of the Acropolis, between the Theatre of Dionysos and the old Pelargikon wall. This was the Asclepieion, a sanctuary for Asclepius, the god of healing, and for Hygieia. In a way, it was an ancient hospital.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Asklipieio Athinon

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 34 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Acropolis Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Acropolis Museum · 320 m

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Panathenaic Stadium
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Panathenaic Stadium · 1.3 km

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Theatre of Dionysus
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Theatre of Dionysus · 110 m

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Photo: Rrburke · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Athena Nike Temple
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Athena Nike Temple · 160 m

Odeon of Herodes Atticus
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Odeon of Herodes Atticus · 160 m

Hear the story of Acropolis Museum on the spot with the app

Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Stoa of EumenesArchaeological site · 50 m away
  2. 2ParthenonAttraction · 80 m away
  3. 3AcropolisAttraction · 100 m away
  4. 4Athena Promachos statue placeMonument · 130 m away
  5. 5PandroseionArchaeological site · 140 m away
  6. 6ErechtheumAttraction · 140 m away
  7. 7PropylaeaAttraction · 150 m away
  8. 8ArriforionRuins · 160 m away
  9. 9EleusinionRuins · 300 m away
  10. 10Choragic Monument of LysicratesAttraction · 310 m away
All 165 points of interest in Municipality of Athens →

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 60 m and a public toilet at 120 m.

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