International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos
International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos
International Hippocratic Foundation of Kos
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Aug 2024 • Solo
The actual museum was great. There were some interesting things to look at and there was a fair amount of writing that you could enjoy reading.
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However I am a 17 year old girl who decided to venture out from my family and have a nice day trip. I loved the views at the museum but the “friendly old man” who WILL give you a tour and show you the ways the used the medicine. I thought he was nice at first but he soon tried to show me how they used the bandages and made an attempt to touch my breasts. I got uncomfortable and excused myself to the bathroom where he then followed. He offered me oils to protect from the sun and at this point there were no other people in sight so I felt the safest thing to do was to accept it. He tried to touch me again but I refused and put the oil on myself. When he told me he was going to get a paper towel I decided this was the best time to leave without him noticing.
it was literally the quickest I’ve ever left somewhere in my life.
When I thought it was over I was at the entrance heading onto the main road when he pulled up beside me in his car and tried to call me in.
I called my sister and with the help of strangers nearby I got back to my hotel safely. This is a warning to all people that go to this museum. This man is creepy and is a predator!
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However I am a 17 year old girl who decided to venture out from my family and have a nice day trip. I loved the views at the museum but the “friendly old man” who WILL give you a tour and show you the ways the used the medicine. I thought he was nice at first but he soon tried to show me how they used the bandages and made an attempt to touch my breasts. I got uncomfortable and excused myself to the bathroom where he then followed. He offered me oils to protect from the sun and at this point there were no other people in sight so I felt the safest thing to do was to accept it. He tried to touch me again but I refused and put the oil on myself. When he told me he was going to get a paper towel I decided this was the best time to leave without him noticing.
it was literally the quickest I’ve ever left somewhere in my life.
When I thought it was over I was at the entrance heading onto the main road when he pulled up beside me in his car and tried to call me in.
I called my sister and with the help of strangers nearby I got back to my hotel safely. This is a warning to all people that go to this museum. This man is creepy and is a predator!
Written August 28, 2024
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Joanne H
Colchester, UK88 contributions
Serious safety incident
Jul 2023 • Couples
I wish I could give a better review of this place, the what I thought was a sweet old man in room two who was demonstrating old medical practices on you, starts off with touching your arm, showing you old ancient ways of bandages, its all written on the walls but I didn't think anything of it at this point, then right at the end he insists on putting this thing under your arm so he can put the back of his hand on your breast, I took it off him to do it myself but he insisted so again the back of his hand was resting on my breast, clearly a routine he does on the ladies and something he's probably done many times before, left me quite shocked as I certainly didn't see it coming from such a sweet old man but don't be fooled ladies, it was very deliberate, will never be visiting again.
Written July 22, 2023
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Halim Kurt
Izmir, Türkiye1,191 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
I am sure there are many valuable things left from hippocrates.. however, they are presented well here... very old and school type building is being used as a museum... very poor presentation... dont waste your time giong there
Written August 23, 2018
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SHAILESH M
Pune, India53 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This a sort of 'down memory lane' of medical history & development of ancient nascent medicine. If in Kos this place is definitely recommended.
Written May 2, 2018
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Schipa
New York City, NY157 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Beautifully situated. Has a lot of interesting information about Hippocrates and ancient medicine well displayed: the examination room and bench, details about various medical practices, old manuscripts, etc. Fascinating stuff. The herb garden and herbs are a nice reminder about the value of more simple healing practices. Those expecting an English flower garden will be disappointed, since they have an herb garden which does not flower much during the summer. But it has it’s own beautiful rhythms and smells. One gets the sense that it does not have a lot of visitors, since most tourists are there for the beaches and drinks at their hotels. At least they are trying. A definite must for kids.
Written July 24, 2017
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Lon B
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Aug 2016 • Friends
We enjoyed here a marvellous, well attended concert by Stavros Ksarchakos. Well organized by the IHF
Written August 17, 2016
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Laura B
Birmingham, UK16 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Lovely place but you'll need a car as it's fairly remote on the unpaved road. The cost is 5 euro/ person. There's a lady there who gives you a leaflet about the place and a brief overview so you don't really need a guide. You can see a replica house of the Hippocratis period, theatre, a little garden and a medicine room. The lady who works there also gave us some local herbal tea which was very refreshing.
Written June 26, 2016
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Big_Jeff_Leo
St Helens, UK22,639 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Located near the Asklepieion archaeological area, not far from Kos Town, this is pretty much one of the ancient sites in which medicine was founded. Take a tour which is very informative, good display of exhibits and relaxing with plenty of herbs and other plants which formed the basis of many treatments. This place was open for business for several centuries!
Remember to take water, a hat and some sun cream or you will be sorry!
Remember to take water, a hat and some sun cream or you will be sorry!
Written June 2, 2016
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Tim T
Roissy-en-France, France208 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
For anyone interested in medicine and/or ethics, this fascinating place is a must visit. Easy to get to near Kos city with good parking. Fascinating history and exhibits, including some of the medical techniques and an extensive exhibit of herbal treatments, as well as medical instruments. Informative wall panels with lots of information. We went with a number of medical colleagues involved in a conference and everyone enjoyed this well-presented foundation. A must-see for anyone interested in medicine or who has been cared for by a doctor since Hippocrates is the father of modern medicine and medical ethics.
Written May 5, 2024
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Jesshs18
Birmingham, UK288 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A very strange place in all honesty.
The surroundings do not look like they do on the photos.
It’s described as a foundation/museum.
No where to get a drink, a missed opportunity definitely.
It’s one long building which looks incredibly impressive from the outside, very modern. But inside, it’s done out like a 1970’s school hall with classrooms and signs.
Modern reception with standing aircon devices.
I think it was €2 each for adults and free for children or thereabouts.
The best room there was the statue room with good aircon devices and lots of information on the boards going down the whole one side of the room. The garden looked like it needed a good water. After visiting the Hippocrates cultural and garden centre the day before, this place did not impress. Some of the rooms you wander into are actually offices and we had to quickly apologise and turnaround. Toilets were clean. It had a very strange feel overall. I’m not entirely sure what it’s trying to be. I understand they put one events for doctors around the world which is great as a foundation but to visit, very odd.
The surroundings do not look like they do on the photos.
It’s described as a foundation/museum.
No where to get a drink, a missed opportunity definitely.
It’s one long building which looks incredibly impressive from the outside, very modern. But inside, it’s done out like a 1970’s school hall with classrooms and signs.
Modern reception with standing aircon devices.
I think it was €2 each for adults and free for children or thereabouts.
The best room there was the statue room with good aircon devices and lots of information on the boards going down the whole one side of the room. The garden looked like it needed a good water. After visiting the Hippocrates cultural and garden centre the day before, this place did not impress. Some of the rooms you wander into are actually offices and we had to quickly apologise and turnaround. Toilets were clean. It had a very strange feel overall. I’m not entirely sure what it’s trying to be. I understand they put one events for doctors around the world which is great as a foundation but to visit, very odd.
Written August 13, 2023
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Πόση ώρα χρειάζεται να έχει κάποιος στη διάθεσή του για να δει το ίδρυμα αυτό;
Written April 30, 2019
Για να δείτε τα εκθέματα του Μουσείου, τα εργαλεία του Ιπποκρατικού Ιατρείου και τα φυτά του Ιπποκρατικού Κήπου υπολογίστε 45' τουλαχιστον. Για μιά γρηγορη ματιά σε 15-20' το έχετε καλύψει.
Written May 29, 2020
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