15 Rhodes Attractions

A picture showing the carved War Memorial at the Symi Harbour.

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#1

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.

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#2

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.

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#3

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

#4

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.

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#5

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.

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#6

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.

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#7

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.

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#8

Acropolis of Lindos

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

A picture showing the Fort of St. Nicholas, at the port of Rhodes Town.

photo: Jebulon

#9

Fort of St. Nicholas

Rhodes Town

Grand Master Zacosta built this Knight Fortress at the port between 1464-1467. A lighthouse was later added in the 17th century.

The hill of the Symi acropolis including other buildings and the ruins of the castle.

photo: Joselu Blanco / CC BY 2.0

#10

Knights of St. John Castle Ruins

The Castle of the Knights of St. John lies in ruins on top of a hill that has excellent views over the island. You can walk up and down or take the bus.

A picture of the cape where the Tomb of Kleoboulos is, close to Lindos, Rhodes.

photo: Manfred Werner (Tsui) / CC BY-SA 4.0

#11

Tomb of Cleobulus of Lindos

An excellent 1h30 hike from Lindos to Cleobulus' tomb - the leader, poet, and one of antiquity's seven wise men. Prepare, have water, and avoid sunny hours.

An arid hill with five mills without blades, one of them visibly damaged, in Symi.

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#12

Symi Mills (Pontikokastro)

Symi's old mills that are great photography material. Getting there is not difficult and the views are rewarding. Some mills have been turned into restaurants.