Rhodes

Rhodes

Rhodes is located in the north of Rhodes Island, the largest island in the Dodecanese archipelago, and serves as the capital of the Greek Dodecanese. It is the easternmost city in Greece. The city unfolds from the northeastern tip of Rhodes Island, stretching from north to south in a triangular urban layout, making it the smallest yet most populous administrative district on the island.

Rhodes was world-renowned in ancient times for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, it is celebrated for its well-preserved medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has made it an internationally acclaimed tourist destination. Landmarks are scattered throughout the city, most of them historical structures from ancient times. Notable ones include the Palace of the Grand Master, Knights Street, the Acropolis of Rhodes, and the Medieval Walls. The Palace of the Grand Master, built in the 14th century in a medieval style, once served as the residence of both Victor Emmanuel III and Benito Mussolini, and is now open to the public as a museum.

The UNESCO-listed Medieval Town of Rhodes is divided into the Upper Town and the Lower Town. The Upper Town is one of the most beautiful complexes of Gothic urban architecture, featuring the Palace of the Grand Master, the Hospital of the Knights, and Knights Street. The Lower Town not only includes Gothic buildings but also mosques, public baths, and other structures from the Ottoman Empire period.

Rhodes

Must-visit reason: The easternmost city in Greece

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Greece[Greece]

Province/state where the attraction is located: South Aegean Region [South Aegean Region]

City where the attraction is located: Rhodes [Rhodes]