Aquarium, Rhodes

Name: Aquarium
Address: Kasou, 85100 Rhodes, Rhodes, Greece
Telephone: +30 2241 027308

#4 among attractions in Rhodes

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Facts and practical information

The Aquarium of Rhodes is a research centre, aquarium and museum in Rhodes, Greece. It was built in the 1930s, when the island was under the Italian rule and is currently administered by the National Centre of Marine Research. ()

Local name: Ενυδρείο Ρόδου Opened: 1937 (87 years ago)Coordinates: 36°27'25"N, 28°13'15"E

Address

Kasou, 85100 RhodesRhodes Greece

Contact

+30 2241 027308

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Day trips

Aquarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, Acropolis of Rhodes, Kahal Shalom Synagogue.

0.8 miS
Rebuilt 14th-century castle and museum
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Rhodes
21 min walk • The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is an awe-inspiring medieval fortress dominating the skyline of the historical city of Rhodes, Greece. Built in the 14th century by the Knights Hospitaller, the palace was both the residence of the Grand Master...
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, Rhodes
24 min walk • Nestled within the medieval walls of the Old Town of Rhodes, the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is a treasure trove of history that beckons travelers from around the world. Housed in the former Hospital of the Knights of Saint John, the museum is an architectural...
1.2 miS
Historic site of an ancient settlement
Acropolis of Rhodes, Rhodes
31 min walk • The Acropolis of Rhodes is an acropolis dating from the Classical Greek period located approximately 3 kilometers from the centre of the city of Rhodes, Rhodes.
1.2 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, History museum, Museum
Kahal Shalom Synagogue, Rhodes
30 min walk • The Kahal Shalom Synagogue is a Sephardic synagogue in La Juderia, the Jewish quarter of the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of Rhodes. It is the oldest synagogue in Greece today.
0.9 miSE
Archaeological site, Gothic architecture
Fortifications of Rhodes, Rhodes
23 min walk • The fortifications of the town of Rhodes are shaped like a defensive crescent around the medieval town and consist mostly of a modern fortification composed of a huge wall made of an embankment encased in stone, equipped with scarp, bastions, moat, counterscarp and glacis.
~780 ftSE
36°27'19"N • 28°13'20"E
Elli Beach, Rhodes
4 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool, Beach
1.2 miSE
Museum
Jewish Museum of Rhodes, Rhodes
30 min walk • The Jewish Museum of Rhodes is a museum on the island of Rhodes, eastern Greece. It was established by Aron Hasson in 1997 to preserve the Jewish history and culture of the Jews of Rhodes.
1 miS
Mosque, History museum
Suleymaniye Mosque, Rhodes
26 min walk • The Suleymaniye Mosque or the Mosque of Suleiman was a mosque originally built after the Ottoman conquest of Rhodes in 1522 and reconstructed in 1808. It was named by the Sultan Suleiman to commemorate his conquest of Rhodes.
1.2 miS
Architecture, Church
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Rhodes
32 min walk • The St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral also called Catholic Cathedral of Rhodes, is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Rhodes, Greece, near the gate of St. Athanasius, between the two districts Acandia and St. John. The church is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Rhodes.
1.3 miSE
Bridge
Rhodes Footbridge, Rhodes
33 min walk • The Rhodes Footbridge is an ancient Greek arch bridge in the city of Rhodes, Greece. Dating to the 4th century BC or early Hellenistic period, the modest structure represents the oldest known Greek bridge with a voussoir arch.
0.9 miS
Historical place, Museum, Library
Hafiz Ahmed Agha Library, Rhodes
24 min walk • Hafiz Ahmed Agha Library is an important historic Ottoman building in the medieval city of Rhodes in Greece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The library was founded by Hafiz Ahmed Agha in 1793.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Aquarium open?

Aquarium is open:

Monday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 8:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Aquarium?

Nearby attractions include Elli Beach, Rhodes (4 min walk), Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Rhodes (21 min walk), Clock Tower, Rhodes (23 min walk), Fortifications of Rhodes, Rhodes (23 min walk).

How to get to Aquarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aquarium:

Ferry

Rhodos • Lines: Πειραιάς - Πάρος - Κάλυμνος - Κω, Πειραιάς - Σαντορίνη (Αθήνιος) -, Πειραιάς - Σύρος - Πάτμος - Λέρο (27 min walk)