Rodos

Historic Sites of Rhodes

This collection spans over two millennia of history on the island of Rhodes. It features ancient Hellenistic landmarks like the Acropolis of Rhodes and its well-preserved stadium, alongside significant 14th and 15th-century fortifications built by the Knights of Saint John. Highlights include the restored Palace of the Grand Master, the hilltop ruins of Kamiros, and various medieval castles such as Monolithos and Kritinia that once guarded the coastline from invaders.

Lindos acropolis

Lindos is an archaeological site, a fishing village and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece.

Acropolis of Rhodes

The Acropolis of Rhodes is the acropolis, or upper town, of ancient Rhodes dating from the 5th century BC and located 3 kilometers SW from…

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

14th-century fortress that served as the administrative center for the Knights Hospitaller. Rebuilt during the 1930s Italian occupation, it features intricate mosaics and a museum showcasing the island's medieval and ancient history.

Ancient Kamiros

Camirus or Kamiros or Cameirus or Kameiros was a city of ancient Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece.

Castle of Monolithos

Monolithos is a Greek village on the island of Rhodes, South Aegean region, belonging to the municipal unit of Attavyros.

Castle of Kritinia

Originally built on 3 levels (with each level assigned to a different Grand Master), used to be a key fortress for the knights from the…

Temple of Aphrodite

Built in 3rd century BC, this once majestic temple dedicated to the Greek goddess of love is now a set of ruins.

Castle of Asklipio

15th-century medieval fortress built by the Knights of Saint John to protect the southeastern coast. It stands on a 250-meter hill, offering views of the village and the Aegean Sea.

Monastery of Filerimos

Situated on the site of ancient Ialyssos, this complex includes a 15th-century Gothic church, Byzantine ruins, and a path lined with shrines depicting the Stations of the Cross.

Archangelos Fort Castle

Built in 1467 by Grand Master Orsini, this medieval fortification sits on a 160-meter-high hill. It was designed to protect the local population from pirate raids and Ottoman threats.

Fort of Saint Nicholas

A 15th-century lighthouse tower and bastion located at the entrance of Mandraki Harbor. It played a critical role in the defense of Rhodes during the Great Siege of 1480.

Panagia tou Bourgou

Ruins of a 14th-century late Gothic church located in the Jewish quarter of the medieval city. Three large apses remain of this structure built by the Knights Hospitaller.

Feraklos

Feraklos Castle, also Feraklou and Faraklenon Castle, is a ruined medieval fortress, located on an 85 m-high hill overlooking the village…

Ancient Stadium

A restored 2nd-century BC Hellenistic stadium located within the Acropolis of Rhodes. It measures 210 meters in length and was the venue for the athletic games of the Haleion festival.

Ancient Theatre

A small, reconstructed 2nd-century BC marble odeon used for musical performances and rhetoric classes. It is situated adjacent to the ancient stadium on the eastern slope of Monte Smith.