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The ancient Agora is the largest archaeological site in Kos Town. Construction on the site dates back to the 4th century BC and contains the foundations of many homes and temples. It’s one of the largest agoras excavated in Greece to date.
Admission to the site is free and it’s open from 8:30am to 8pm. It’s located near the old town and Eleftherias Square.
Temples
The two biggest temples in the ancient Agora are dedicated to Hercules and Aphrodite, built in the 3rd century BC.
Basilica
Along with a ruined Christian basilica that was built on top of the Agora, there are also two small Byzantine chapels located near each other. The first is the chapel of St. John Naukliros, and the other is dedicated to St. George Arrenagogeiou.
Mosaic
While exploring the ruins, you might be able to find this floor mosaic from one of the ancient homes. It’s in relatively good shape.
Conclusion
Personally, I prefer the Western Excavation Area to the Agora. It’s a bit further out of the way but there’s more to see, especially as far as mosaics.
