Epidaurus was built to honor Asklepeios (Aesculapius), the god of healing. In the city you'll find the unique Tholos (a circular building with Corinthian columns) and the Temple of Asklepeios (both from the fourth century BC).
Chief among the other draws are Roman and Greek baths, a museum and one of the best-preserved amphitheaters in Greece. Mountains provide a scenic backdrop for the antiquities. If you're there any time during June-September, attend one of the Greek dramas performed in the open-air theater. The performances are in Greek, but English summaries are available, and the acoustics will astound you. The plays are one of the greatest cultural experiences in Greece. Combine a visit to Epidaurus with a night in nearby Nauplia.
50 mi/80 km southwest of Athens.