A project to upgrade services and design the landscape around the ancient sanctuary of the healer god Asclepius in the town of Epidaurus, will be put forward thanks to EU structural funds (2014-2020). The work will highlight the landscape of the great sanctuary complex of ancient Greece's legendary doctor-god and include a garden with healing and native plants. It will also include pathways for tourists, digital tours and an info-point promoting local products. A separate venue, which will be used as a convention hall as well, will be dedicated to the history of medicine.

The area of ancient Epidaurus' sanctuary to Asclepius includes - besides the ancient theatre (used for ancient Greek plays every summer) - a temple to Asclepius, a stadium and baths. Total cost is estimated at €5.6 million.

UNESCO: See photos and description of the sanctuary & the "Our place" collection; Watch: Epidaurus & Epidaurus Theatre on Discovery Channel [video]