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Platanen des Hippokrates

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Asilena
December 16, 2019
The plane tree of Hippocrates is a historical site visited by thousands every year. According to tradition the plane tree was planted by Hippocrates 24 centuries ago. Under its shadow the great teacher instructed his students.
Milva
January 7, 2018
BEAUTIFULL SURROUNDING ARCHITECTURE WHERE THREE ARCHITECTURAL CIVILASATIONS MEET. THE TURKISH, THE ITALIAN, AND THE MEDIEVAL.
Zechra
March 27, 2022
In the center of Kos island in front of the Castle of Knights stands a huge old plane tree, known as the Hippocrates plane tree. It is claimed that Hippocrates used to sit under this plane tree and teach his students. As the tree is 500 years old, it is obviously not the one that Hippocrates planted, since he lived around the 5th century BC. This plane tree has a perimeter of twelve meters, which gave it the reputation of being the largest in Europe. The island's authorities have taken some measures in order to preserve it. A short surrounding wall with a metal railing prevents it from extending excessively and keeps people in the proper distance. The wall has Turkish ornaments on one side of this wall, while on the other there is a historic white engraved tap in the Arabic language, put by a Turkish governor. Water can be taken from it, even in our days.
In the center of Kos island in front of the Castle of Knights stands a huge old plane tree, known as the Hippocrates plane tree. It is claimed that Hippocrates used to sit under this plane tree and teach his students. As the tree is 500 years old, it is obviously not the one that Hippocrates planted…
Dimitrios
July 4, 2021
For thousand of years the Plane Tree of Hippocrates has been there, showing us the way to the Castle of Neratzia and the bridge over the Palm trees. Enjoy your walk and make sure you make a quick stop for a snack or even dinner.
Jackson’s Luxury Suites
March 26, 2017
Hippocrates tree, over 2000 years old.

Einzigartige Aktivitäten in der Umgebung

Pilates am Strand & Pilates bei Sonnenuntergang
Vogelbeobachtung und Wildtierbeobachtung rund um die Insel Kos
Mosaikspiegel mit bunten Kacheln
Standort
Kos