The Nymphaion

The Nymphaion faces the Public Baths along a narrow street of the old town. It was built between the 2nd and 4th centuries BC as a "Vespassiani" (public urinal). When it was discovered it was given the name Nymphaion, because its beauty gave in the appearance of a sanctuary to all goddesses.
The yard is full of mosaics and has a large well. On three sides there are eleven pillars and on the fourth above the well are two projections, where statues must have stood. The interior marble walls are 1.83 m. high and had drainage dotches running along their bases.This truly beautiful building can be viewed from a window reached by a staircase at the side.

Click on the image to enlarge	All photographs by nr1@acn.gr.

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• The Asklepion.
• The Casa Romana.
• The Castle of
  Antimachia.
• The Harbour.
• The Castle.
• The City of Kos.
• The Bay of
  Limionas.
• The Marina.
• The Nymphaion.
• The Odeon.
• The Old Agora.
• The Castle of
  Old Pyli.
• Panoramic views
  of Kos.
• The Roman site.
• Ag. Stephanos.

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