Historically, Rhodes was famous for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The giant bronze statue was documented as once straddling the entrance to Mandraki harbour. It was completed in 280 BC but was destroyed in an earthquake in 224 BC. There is no trace of the statue remaining today but two modern bronze deer statues stand at the entrance to the harbour where the Colossus is thought to have stood.
The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site and is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. It has a long history dating back to the Neolithic period when it was first settled and there are archaeological sites around the island at Lindos Rhodes Kamiros and Filerimos. There are also the remains of forts and castles in most of the villages but we only had time to visit Rhodes old town as we were returning on the ferry the same day and there is just so much to see in the old city.
The Knights of St John, known as the Knights Hospitallers, captured and established their headquarters on Rhodes in 1307. After Pope Clement V Pope confirmed the Hospitallers possession of the Island in 1309 they remained on the Island for the next two centuries. The beautiful old town within the city walls houses many of the old fortifications and establishments including the Palace of the Grand Masters.
The old city a fun place to visit as it is so colourful and alive with restuarants, tourist shops and tourists as well as the wondrful Greek folk who work within the old city.
The Knights of St John, known as the Knights Hospitallers, captured and established their headquarters on Rhodes in 1307. After Pope Clement V Pope confirmed the Hospitallers possession of the Island in 1309 they remained on the Island for the next two centuries. The beautiful old town within the city walls houses many of the old fortifications and establishments including the Palace of the Grand Masters.
The old city a fun place to visit as it is so colourful and alive with restuarants, tourist shops and tourists as well as the wondrful Greek folk who work within the old city.
(Remember to click on the photos to enlarge them)
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Entrance to the Harbour |
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Note the Huge Tourist Ships   |
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| Hot Muz (Corn) for Sale |
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| An unnamed lovely statue. |
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| The Fortress Walls |
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| Sponges Galore |
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| Medieval Busker |
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| The Avenue of the Knights is the Most famous Street in Rhodes |
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| Beautiful Leather Handbags |
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| Colourful Handmade Cushions and Bags |
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Byzantine Museum |
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Shoes, Shoes and More Shoes!   |
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| Works of Art |
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| Just what do you buy from here? |
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| A whole store of Religous Paintings! |
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| Exquisite Medieval Chess Boards |
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