The complete visit is facinating... just go and visit! More

Seemed more like a health spa than a hospital... Plus they did not admit pregnant women or terminally ill. The site was interesting but I found that the 15TL entry left me expecting more than I got. More

There was much to see at this ancient medical centre and considerable restoration of the site has occurred in recent years. As you walk back along the Roman bazaar street to the quiet car park the view of the Acropolis , especially the theatre, is clearly visible high on the mountain above. The Temple of Asclepios, remains of the library,... More

Wewalked from bergama central to the Asklepion on a Sunday morning and practically had the place to ourselves. Take a good guidebook to the site, with a mapm abnd plenty of time to wander, discoverm think. . It is large, in relatively good repair, and a visual depiction of the philosophy and development of "medicine" by Galen the Physician. I... More

Triggered thoughts of how the ancients healed . . . and didn't. So much to learn, still. More

The Asklepion is the ancient hospital of Pergamom. If you are already in town, please do not skip this. If you don't like crowds and enjoy exploring ancient ruins in solitude, this place might provide you with that elusive opportunity. The place was empty during the middle of summer when I visited. Please bring a reliable guide book since there's... More