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Of all the ancient sites I was able to visit in Kos Town, the Western Excavation Area was my favorite. It beat the ancient Agora in terms of mosaics and quality of ruins. It’s not quite as good as the Asclepeion just outside of town, but it’s worth seeking out. Admission to the site is free and it’s open 24 hours.
Gymnasium and Nymphaeum
The first part of the Western Excavation Area I explored contained the remains of a large gymnasium and nymphaeum.
The gymnasium and nymphaeum contain some impressive mosaics.
Roman Road
Also impressive is the Roman road that cuts through the site.
Basilica
At the end of this area I came to a Christian basilica built over a set of Roman baths. There were a few faded frescoes to be found.
Mosaic
The last part of the archaeological site I found was a mosaic of the Kidnapping of Europe.
