Archaeological Museum

Kos Town


Housed in a superb example of an Italian-era building, located in the central square, the small, but excellent archaeological museum possesses a wealth of sculptures from the Hellenistic to late Roman eras, with a statue of Hippocrates and a 3rd-century-AD mosaic as the star attractions. There are information panels for many of the rooms.


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Nearby Kos Town attractions

1. Mosque of Gazi Hassan Pasha

0.14 MILES

The Gazi Hassan Pasha Mosque, built in 1786 with the support of pasha (admiral) Gazi Hasan Pasa, governor of Kos, boasts one of the most stunning minarets…

2. Ancient Agora

0.14 MILES

Exposed by a devastating earthquake in 1933, Kos’ ancient centre – an important market, political and social hub – occupies a large area south of the…

3. Plateia Platanou

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The warm, graceful charm and sedate pace of Kos Town is experienced at its best in this lovely cobblestone square, immediately south of the castle…

5. Temple of Hercules

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The only surviving parts of this 2nd-century BC temple are the foundations and platform on which the original structure once stood.

6. Shrine of Aphrodite

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On the south side of Kos' castle are the ruins of the Shrine of Aphrodite.

7. Hippocrates' Plane Tree

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North of the Ancient Agora is the lovely cobblestone Plateia Platanou, where you can pay your respects to the Hippocrates' plane tree, under which…

8. Temple of Dionysos

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The overgrown but evocative remains of this Greek temple, dating from the 2nd century BC, centre on an altar with a frieze depicting Amazon warriors.