Aquarium of Rhodes - Hydrobiological Station

About

Built in 1936, at the northernmost tip of the Island, Rhodes Aquarium design was inspired by the marine environment. Due to its unique architecture, the Aquarium of Rhodes is designated as a Protected Monument and a Historical Landmark by the Greek Ministry of Culture. The aquarium floor is paved by black&white pebbles, a traditional technique in the Dodecanese islands featuring marine species, while the characteristic underwater corridor where the living fish are exhibited, creates a feeling of an underwater marine cave. The water supply, comes directly from the sea, while a freshwater aquarium hosts the tiny endemic fish of Rhodes “gizani”, a protected species by European law. One of the most unique exhibits of the museum is a 2000years old skeleton of a Monachus monachus, mediterranean monk seal, that was found on Rhodes with the ritual used in antiquity for human burials as it was probably considered as a member of their family. Guided Scientific Tours are available Upon Request

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes