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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Medieval City of Rhodes



Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in the eastern Aegean and a popular tourist destination.   

The Medieval City of Rhodes was built in 1309, under the rule of the "Knights of Rhodes"

It is considered as the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. In the Medieval City of Rhodes, which has been declared a World Heritage Site, you may for sure enjoy one of the most interesting walks on the island.

The Medieval City of Rhodes fascinates its visitors because of its impressive monuments: Medieval castles, Byzantine buildings, Gothic churches, Mosques and traditional fountains, create a unique mosaic of different cultures and civilizations.

The city's most famous monument undoubtedly is the Palace of the Grand Masters which has imposing dimensions and very strong fortifications. The palace is converted to a museum.

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