Greece - Rhodes 3

The old town of Rhodes is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I love its narrow cobblestone streets, ancient walls, and impressive fortifications.

This is the Street of the Knights.

It's a cobbled street lined with imposing medieval buildings. 

The street was once home to the Knights of Rhodes, 

and each building is adorned with the coat of arms of a different knightly order.

The Old Town is surrounded by a massive stone wall, which was built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century. The walls are so thick that they are almost impregnable, and they offer a fantastic view of the town and the sea beyond. Inside the walls, visitors will find a labyrinth of alleys and streets, lined with beautiful medieval architecture, churches, and palaces.

Other interesting places to visit in Rhodes Old Town include the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, which features exhibits from the ancient Greek and Roman periods, and the Ottoman Library, a beautiful building that once housed a collection of Islamic manuscripts.

 The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is housed in the medieval Hospital of the Knights Hospitaller Order of Saint John (1309-1522). Its construction began in 1440 by the Grand Master de Lastic and was completed in 1489 by the Grand Master d' Aubusson.

Aphrodite

Recovered from the seabed of the west coat of the city of Rhodes.

The erosion of the sculpture by sand and sea enhances her beauty

Head of Helios, the god of the island of Rhodes.

(second half of the 2nd century BC).

One of the most impressive landmarks in Rhodes Old Town is the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes. The palace was built in the 14th century and was the residence of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, who ruled the island during the medieval period. Today, the palace houses a museum that showcases the history and culture of Rhodes.\

Rhodes town centre at night.