Most Visited Medieval Places In Rhodes

Like many other holiday destinations in Greece, Rhodes Island is blessed with many of the historical sites and traditional villages. The major source of tourist’s attraction is the very rich history of Rhodes Island. Some of the most visited historical places of Island Rhodes are as under.

Acropolis of Lindos:

Being an important archaeological place, the Acropolis of Lindos is an enthralling place, which can be accessed 55km from the city of Rhodes . Tourists are attracted towards the archaeological monuments extended outside and around the acropolis i.e. the theatre, four-portico building, Boukopion, the tomb of Kleoboulos, the Archokrateion, the church of the Panayia, Ayios Georgios Chostos, Ayios Georgios Pachymachiotis, Ayios Menas and Ayios Demetrios.

Acropolis of Rhodes:

One can find the famous Acropolis of Rhodes on the top of Monte Smith Hill. You can find few relics of it, from where you can hardly have an idea of its original splendor. One of the best tourist destinations for Rhodes holidays, the Acropolis of Rhodes is an in-town tourist attraction.

The Aktaion Building. Being located in the Rhodes Old Town, it is a two-storey infrastructure having flat roof along with an arcade that overlooks the road through the sea. Its walls are constructed in typical, local isodomic masonry. You will be astonished by its beautiful interior and amazing infrastructure. Today you will find a pastery and coffee shop in this building.

The Ancient Ialysos:

Spanning the northern area of Rhodes, Ialysos is situated at a distance of 13 kilometers from the city of Rhodes. This location was inhabited in the medieval times. Trianda offers great sightseeing of the remains of popular Minoan community. Must see things at this site include the temple of Athena Polias, Doric fountain-house, church of the knights, Byzantine fortifications, ruins of the katholikon of a Byzantine monastery, medieval monastery and single cell chapel of Ayios Georgios Chostos. The Mycenaean cemeteries is another worth visiting site that can be found in the close by Makria-Vounara hill & Moschou-Vounara hill.

Ancient Kamiros:

The Ancient Kamiros is situated nearby cape of Agios Minas – on the Rhodes north-western seashore. It was a powrful place and one of the three big cities of the Island of Rhodes. You will enjoy sightseeing activities in Rhodes if you visit this place.

The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes:

Located in the old building of the Knights Hospital, the Archaeological Museum is a worth-seeing spot. Being an in-town attraction, it is a two-storey infrastructure having an in-house courtyard with four sides and entrances. The exhibits shown at the museum attracts a large number of tourists.

The Palace of the Governor:

The Palace of the Governor is one of the most significant infrastructures established on Rhodes Island, during the Italian domination. This palace is a combination of different single architectural styles. The arrangement of this mansion highly resembles the Duces Palace of Venice.

Some other historical sites you can visit during your Rhodes holidays are the Municipal Gallery, National Theatre, Rhodes Astike School, Rhodes Old Town, Rhodes Post Office and the St. Catherine Hospice. Being a tourist attraction for everyone, Rhodes Island offers unique sightseeing opportunities and the chance to reveal its history .

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