“Ancient House” Hippocrates Garden
“Our cultural center “Ancient House- Hippocrates Garden” is an exact replica of an Ancient Greek Settlement in the 5th century B.C. It specializes in the revival of the ancient Greek way of life at the time when our great Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, lived.It consists of an ancient Greek house, an exact replica of a house of this period, a Philosopher s Arcade and a Stone Built Theater.All year around we offer philosophical seminars and ecological retreats based on the healing ways coming from our ancient greek medical heritage.”
Ancient House
The replica of the house in Hippocrates garden is built on the standards of ancient houses in the 5 century b.C. Entering the courtyard we meet the statue of Zeus Erkeiou. There was the altar of the ancient ancestors who made offerings to the gods for help and abundance.Father Zeus was the protector of the house and of the earth.…
Philosopher’s Arcade
Philosopher’s Arcade located at "Hippocrates Garden" is a replica of the ancient philosophical centers, where the greek philosophers were gathered to speak about great philosophical issues. In our museum the visitor can find a library that constists all the books of Hippocrates, the Great Material Medica of Dioscuridis, the Greek Mythology and books about our History, philosophical books and the…
The Gardens
““Let food be thy medicine"” HIPPOCRATES FROM KOS THE FATHER OF MEDICINE Hippocrates Garden is a certified organic botanical garden. In our garden one can find wild herbs, wild plants, fruits and vegetables. During 10 years of operation of the Garden, 2.000 cypress trees have been planted, by students of the schools on the island and visitors from around the…
Dancing Satyr’s Theater
In the theater of our Garden wich called the “Dancing Satyr's Theater” builded from stone, with capacity of 80 persons, performances and events take place, with themes from ancient Greece. Cultural events and seminars are taking place every summer time while we have children excercions all the year.
The stoa of Abaton or “Enkoimeterion”
The stoa of Abaton or “Enkoimeterion” (incubation hall) was the place in which patients were cured, through the contact with the healing god Asklepios during the “enkoimesis” (incubation). This kind of healing was a mystery, so the stoa was an “abaton” (impenetrable), which means blocked for those who had not prepared themselves to encounter Asklepios. The “Enkoimeterion” (incubation hall) in…
Goddess Demeter’s Museum
The “Goddess Demeter’s Museum” has frescoes on the walls from ancient vessels and collection of old farming implements some of which have been found at the area where the Garden now is located. In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over crops, grains, food, and the fertility of the earth. We…
The Vineyard “Eros”
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVOURS, FUN AND KNOWLEDGE. Our family winery has been producing high quality red dry wine since 2005. The family is credited with the cultivation of "Agiorgitiko" varietie. Surrounded by the idyllic setting of the vineyards we offer you the opportunity to enjoy nature and discover local varieties and wines distinguished by the uniqueness of their origin…
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