The city of Rhodes is one of the biggest municipalities of all the Greek islands.It is the financial and cultural center of the south eastern Aegean ,and successfully combines a lively present with a rich historical pastThere are many reasons why Rhodes island is the most popular resort of the Mediterranean : The natural surroundings include crystal clear beaches, many parks , (in Rhodes town) the bright sun, add to the warm hospitality of the islanders themselves
The city of Rhodes town has an excellent tourist infrastructure and offers a wide variety of entertainment such as night life, sports, cultural events ,and day trips to wonderful Lindos and neighboring ,Highly recommend to visit Simi island for a day trip.Finally, visitors have the opportunity to learn something of the colourfull historyof the city of Rhodes ,visit the museums ,or go sightseeing
The famous Street of the Knights,Ippoton.The most important and imposing street in the Collachium, leading ,to the Grand Master's
The earlier Byzantine city was extended, and the walls fortified, by the Knights of Saint John in the 14th and 15th centuries ,creating the medieval city of Rhodes we see today. Eleven Gates lead to the interior whichis ,in turn, divided into two sectors: the Colloquium, where the knights lived and where the most important Knights houses are still to be found, and the
"Burgh" ,the main city. The old Town as the locals call it is today one of the best preserved fortified medieval towns and is included in UNESCO list of
Word Heritage Site Walking the cobbled streets the visitors can admire the magnificent buildings of the Knights ,the moat and walls with their ramparts, the Byzantine churches and the mosques ,the squares ,the gardens and the courtyards of the houses. The feeling is very mush as though the clock has stopped somewhere in the past, but at the same time the visitor discovers that this unique complex is a vibrant town, full of surprises, and just crying out for exploration.
The Grand Masters Palace, the most imposing edifice in the Old town, was the headquarters of the leader of the Order of the Knights of Saint John, and at the same time a strong fortes. It was built in the 14th century on the ruins of a Byzantine fort. It consists of two storey with a large internal courtyard. It was destroyed in the period of Turkish rule and rebuilt in the 1930's in the magnificent style we see now.
Today the Palace is a , and its many rooms contain important archaeological finds from ancient and medieval Rhodes
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