Rhodes

A large island, when in Rhodes explore the old town and palace, antiquities, and the island's exquisite beaches, all topped with a lively nightlife.

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A picture showing one road in the medieval town (old town) of Rhodes.
photo: Francesco Ugolini / CC BY-SA 2.0

Rhodes Attractions

A picture showing the carved War Memorial at the Symi Harbour.
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Harbor's War Memorial

A rock-carved monument that honors the liberation the island (and the whole Dodecanese) from the Italians on May 8, 1945.

A picture of the clock tower of Symi at the entrance of the port of the island.
photo: Karen Jardine / CC BY 3.0
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Symi Clock Tower

At the entrance of the natural harbor, there is a Clock Tower is the jewel of the crown. You look around you and see only beauty.

Evaggelistria church in earthy colors and its elaborate belfry against the blue sky in Symi.
photo: Vadim Indeikin / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Evaggelistria (Annunciation) Church

Symi's church of Annunciation has some of the most elegant hagiography in the country. It also has majestic views of the village and the sea.

Buildings aligned in the Street of Knights in the Old Medieval Town of Rhodes.
photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Old Medieval Town of Rhodes

One of the oldest medieval towns of Europe, this place has been continuously inhabited until today. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A picture showing the relief of a Rhodian galley at the entrance of the ancient Acropolis of Lindos.
photo: Saffron Blaze / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Relief of a Rhodian Galley

At the entrance of Lindos acropolis, you find an impressive relief of an ancient Rhodian galley of the 3rd century BC. A touching piece of history.

The entrance of the Mandraki Port of Rhodes island with two deer statues on columns.
photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / CC BY 3.0
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Mandraki Marina (Old Port)

Where Rhodes' Colossus once stood, today two deer statues welcome boats into the port. It's also where day trips to small islands and Symi start.

The front side and the main entrance of the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes.
photo: I, Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Palace of the Grand Master

Rhodes Town

The Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John built this massive Gothic castle in the 14th century. The Ottomans sieged it in 1522.

A picture showing a part of the remains of the Acropolis of Lindos on Rhodes island.
photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Acropolis of Lindos

The 116 meter high citadel of Lindos' hosts an ancient temple of Athena. The fortifications were further developed in medieval times.

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Rhodes Things to Do

An aerial photo of Lindos full of white houses in a barren landscape.
photo: Marcus Ward / CC BY-ND 2.0
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Lindos Old Town

A gorgeous town with narrow streets and white houses close to ancient Lindos. Have your camera at hand - it's extremely photogenic.

A picture of the front side and the main entrance of the Monastery of Archangel Michael Panormitis on Symi.
photo: Chris Parker / CC BY-ND 2.0
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Monastery of Archangel Michael Panormitis

This monastery has well-preserved extraordinary frescoes that will stir up your spirituality. After the visit, enjoy the food in the tavernas.

A close up photo of a butterfly in the Butterflies Valley Park of Rhodos.
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Butterflies Valley Park

Natural habitat of a very rare species of butterfly (Panaxia Quadripunctaria) which appears in the park from mid-June to the end of September.

A picture taken by the sea showing the front side of the building of the Casino «Rodos».
photo: INDALOMANIA / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Casino «Rodos»

Housed in one of the most iconic architectural landmarks of the city, the building of the Grand Hotel of Roses was erected in 1924.

The front side and the main entrance of the Aquarium of Rhodes.
photo: Scouse Smurf / CC BY-ND 2.0
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Aquarium of Rhodes

Founded in 1935, it is a research unit and a public aquarium that offers a combination of entertainment, education, and awareness.

A plate with fried small prawns of Symi radiating a strong orange colour.
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Local Food & Plates of Symi

Local dishes benefit from the great quality of this land's products. Prawns and goat chops are great and Symi's vegetarian dishes will surprise you.

Rhodes Why visit?

  • God Helios, the Sun, was worshipped here.
  • Its name means the Island of Roses.
  • Second home of the Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem.

Rhodes Island Hopping

A big ship in the port and a part of the settlement of Symi, Greece.
photo: Scintella at English Wikipedia
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Symi

When entering its port, you will witnesses a large colorful settlement of distinctive neoclassical architecture that will get your camera hot.

The fortification of the Acropolis of Lindos, the contemporary settlement, and the beach of the area.
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Lindos Rhodes

Built around an Acropolis that hosts a temple to Athena dated in the 6th BC, this village also has impressive mansions constructed by ship captains.

Rhodes Museums

A photo of marine antiquities in the Archaeological & Folklore Museum of Sym.i
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Symi Museum (Archaeological & Folklore)

The archaeological and folklore museum of Symi has a bit of everything. Classical, Hellenistic, and Byzantine exhibits and a folklore collection.

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