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Plane Tree of Hippocrates
Kos Town · History
Why go
The tree stands in Platanou Square, opposite the castle and beside the Ancient Agora. Its trunk is 12 m round and hollow inside, and it is one of the oldest trees in Europe. Tradition says Hippocrates taught in its shade; at no more than about five hundred years old, it may have grown from the roots of the original.
Two old fountains stand beside it, one in a marble urn with an Arabic inscription. The tree has been a protected natural monument since 1985, and the square is free to walk into.
Facts checked on 24 October 2026.
Getting there
Collect from the shop in Lambi, or the rental shop picks you up from your accommodation (hotel or apartment) and takes you back at the end. Pick-ups are confirmed by message after you book.
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