Epidaurus is very famous, and I heard its name since I was a kid as almost every documentary about ancient Greek civilization had to mention its impressive amphitheater. For such well known site, I was not surprised to see hundreds of tourists when I arrived Epidaurus in one late summer day evening, it seemed to me that many came to visit in such time to avoid heatwave in the afternoon. Fortunately, that those were on their way back and when I secured my 12 EUR entrance ticket, the site was relatively peaceful.

The first sight I saw was the iconic amphitheater and indeed the theater is very amazing, the best of its kind. The place was set with temporary stage and lighting system for summer play. I climbed to the top to appreciate the whole structure and its impressive acoustic. At least every five to ten minutes, must be someone clapped their hand to make the sound to test this incredible genius ancient design. Then I walked around the archaeological park to see other ruins which mostly are just foundation with some fine columns, to be honest there was nothing much to see, which was disappointing when compared to Delphi and Olympia or even nearby Mycenae. Then I walked back to see museum, the exhibition was mostly statues. The highlight of the museum maybe the way of display, which is very old style, but I really enjoyed it, especially the section that show roof and head of column details.

From all classical Greek sites that is listed as World Heritage in Southern mainland Greece, in my opinion, Epidaurus is the most disappointing but at the same time its amphitheater is one of the best sights to see in this country. I am glad that I decided to skip all other Greek amphitheaters before Epidaurus, if I saw other similar before I doubted that Epidaurus will be even more dissatisfying.