The Venus de Milo stands approximately how many meters tall?

The Venus de Milo stands approximately 2.02 meters tall.

The famous marble statue is listed at about 204 centimeters, or roughly 2.02 meters. That height makes it larger than life-size, although the figure is not an enormous monument. The statue is carved from Parian marble and is displayed at the Louvre in Paris.

Usually identified as Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, the Venus de Milo was created during the Hellenistic period, probably sometime in the 2nd century BC. It was discovered on the island of Milos in 1820 and reached the Louvre in 1821.

The statue’s missing arms are part of its enduring mystery. Fragments found nearby included a hand holding an apple, supporting the idea that Aphrodite may have been shown with the apple of discord. The identification and the sculptor’s attribution remain debated, but the height is a straightforward museum measurement. Do not confuse the statue’s height with its date, often given broadly as the 2nd century BC.