Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Greece

Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου

Temple of Aphrodite (Old Town of Rhodes)

Discover

Places to see

Greece

Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου

Temple of Aphrodite (Old Town of Rhodes)

Highlight • Historical Site

Temple of Aphrodite (Old Town of Rhodes)

Recommended by 97 hikers out of 104

Save

Location: Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου, Greece

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Temple of Aphrodite (Old Town of Rhodes)

4.7

(185)

994

hikers

1. Old Town of Rhodes – Mandraki Harbour, Rhodes loop from Neochori

9.55km

02:31

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(57)

371

hikers

2. Old Town of Rhodes – Mandraki Harbour, Rhodes loop from Neochori

5.64km

01:29

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.5

(33)

148

hikers

3. St Paul's Gate (Rhodes) – Old Town of Rhodes loop from Neochori

13.7km

03:38

130m

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Tips

Vectra130

August 26, 2017

The remains of the Aphrodite temple in the old town of Rhodes give an idea of the splendor of ancient Greece. The sanctuary dates from the 3rd century BC and was built in honor of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty of Greek mythology. The temple is located on Symi Square, very close to the Eleftheria Gate.
The formerly majestic structure today consists of ruins surrounded by a small fence. Although the temple complex can not be entered, you can get close enough to visit old blocks and fallen columns. You may even be able to decipher some of the inscriptions on some of the flagstones.
The information board and the site plan provide an overview of the layout of the former temple. The descriptions are written in Greek and English. The statue of Aphrodite Pudica in the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is said to have stood in this temple and worshiped here by the ancient Greeks.
The visit takes depending on interest in the relics only about 10 minutes. Afterwards, you can expect more historical attractions on and around the square. The Tarsanas Gate from the Middle Ages and the Eleftheria Gate are definitely worth a closer look and a photo. The Eleftheria Gate looks as if it was also from the Middle Ages, but was built in the first half of the 20th century. The passage connects the old town with the Mandraki harbor. Close by is La Tour Saint Pierre, an imposing medieval tower.
The Aphrodite Temple is about a 10-minute walk from the tourist port of the island. Car and scooter riders will find a limited number of free parking spaces at Symi Square. There is further parking along the road towards the harbor.

Source: Expedia

Translated by Google •

Stan296

August 24, 2025

It is beautiful in the old town

Translated by Google •

Oswald

September 23, 2020

Click on the picture and watch the video.

Translated by Google •

Details

Informations

Elevation 0 m

Weather

Friday 19 December

19°C

14°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου, Greece

Other Popular Places to Check Out

St. Paul's Gate (Rhodes)

Gate of St. John (Koskinou Gate)

Rodini Gorge and Wooden Bridge

Fort Saint Nicholas

Entrance to the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

Mandraki Harbor and Medieval City Walls, Rhodes

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

Grand Master's Palace

Gate of the Cannons

Medieval Old Town of Rhodes

City Walls of Rhodes

Süleyman Pasha Mosque

Temple of Aphrodite (Old Town of Rhodes)

1. Old Town of Rhodes – Mandraki Harbour, Rhodes loop from Neochori

2. Old Town of Rhodes – Mandraki Harbour, Rhodes loop from Neochori

3. St Paul's Gate (Rhodes) – Old Town of Rhodes loop from Neochori

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️