Temple of Aphrodite, Knidos
The Temple of Aphrodite Euploia was a sanctuary in ancient Knidos dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. It was a famous pilgrimage, known for hosting the famous statue of Aphrodite of Knidos.
- Type: Ruins
- Description: a sanctuary in ancient Knidos dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite
- Also known as: “Knidos Yuvarlak Tapınak”, “Temple of Aphrodite (Knidos)”, “Temple of Aphrodite Euploia”, “Templo de Afrodita (Cnido)”, and “Templo de Afrodita Cnidia”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Deveboynu Lighthouse.
Deveboynu Lighthouse
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Places in the Area
Nearby places include Knidos.
Temple of Aphrodite, Knidos
- Categories: ancient Greek temple, archaeological site, building, and historic site
- Location: Datça, Muğla Province, Turkey, Eastern Mediterranean Europe, Europe
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Latitude
36.68892° or 36° 41′ 20″ north
Longitude
27.37332° or 27° 22′ 24″ east
Open location code
8G89M9QF+H8
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OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Turkish—“Temple of Aphrodite, Knidos” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Temple d’Afrodita Euplea”
- Finnish: “Afrodite Euploian temppeli”
- French: “temple d’Aphrodite à Cnide”
- French: “Temple d’Aphrodite à Cnide”
- Greek: “Ναός Αφροδίτης (Κνίδος)”
- Russian: “Храм Афродиты (Книд)”
- Russian: “Храм Афродиты”
- Spanish: “Templo de Afrodita Euplea”
- Swedish: “Afrodite Euploias tempel”
- Turkish: “Knidos Afrodit Tapınağı”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Temple of Apollon and Theatre of Cnidus [Knidos].
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