Kos Town the capital of Kos island was established around 330 B.C and is situated on the eastern shores of the island. It is a city with a very rich history, which makes it an ideal place for a walk even if you are not such a history buff. There are monuments dating from the Hellenistic times, like the Agora or Dionyses' altar, Roman times, like the Casa Romana and the Roman Odeon, Medieval Times, like the castle of Nerantzia, some remnants of Ottoman occupation like the mosques in Eleftherias square and Lotzia mosque in the square where Hippokrates' plane tree is situated, and a lot of buildings in keeping with Italian style architecture, that were built in the 1930s after the devastating earthquake that destroyed a large part of the Town, characteristic examples being the archaeological museum and the Kos Town market buildings . You can take a ride on the train that takes you around the city and have a more leisurely look at what there is to see. You can also try out the second train tour that takes you right up to the Asclepeion.
The town is quite green with a high concentration of palm trees, lemon and orange trees. It is quite bike friendly, as an increasing number of biking paths have been built and is a great place for pedestrians. The old part of the town with its meandering street full of shops is a bustling area. The promenade in the port is very pleasant and you can always enjoy a nice cold cafe frappe at one of the lounge bars....
