Temple of Aphrodite, Knidos

The Temple of Aphrodite Euploia was a sanctuary in ancient dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. It was a famous pilgrimage, known for hosting the famous statue of Aphrodite of Knidos.
  • Ruins
  • …is also known as “Temple of Aphrodite Euploia”
  • Description: a sanctuary in ancient Knidos dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Deveboynu Lighthouse.
is situated 1 km west of Temple of Aphrodite, Knidos.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Knidos.
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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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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Turkish—“Temple of Aphrodite, Knidos” goes by many names.
Temple d’Afrodita EupleaCatalan
Afrodite Euploian temppeliFinnish
Ναός Αφροδίτης (Κνίδος)Greek
Храм АфродитыRussian
Храм Афродиты (Книд)Russian
Afrodite Euploias tempelSwedish
Knidos Afrodit TapınağıTurkish
Knidos Yuvarlak TapınakTurkish

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