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Rhodes Town Travel Guide
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Rhodes castle |
Overview: Fun in the sun while on holiday in Rhodes Town on the north
point of the island centres on the World Heritage-listed old walled
medieval city that clusters around the ancient harbour of Mandraki.
This ancient labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways constitutes
a tourist's paradise, with all the required trappings for a good
time, including an art gallery and several museums. The Street of
the Knights is particularly intriguing, following the course of an
even older track that once led from the Acropolis of Rhodes to the
harbour, where stood the legendary Colossus. It now features
buildings that were constructed in the 16th century as clubs for
Knights belonging to the Order of St John. Each represents an inn
of a different 'tongue' (the knights belonged to different national
groups) and the facades of the buildings reflect the relevant
architectural details. The Turkish occupation of Rhodes is
commemorated with a Venetian-styled Byzantine mosque, the Mosque of
Suleiman, and the popular and well-used Turkish baths, in a
7th-century Byzantine building. The sprawling new town houses most
of the travel agents, bars, discos, nightclubs, and numerous
tavernas, and is best explored at night. The long stretch of beach
in Rhodes Town is popular during the day with holidaymakers and has
deckchairs, umbrellas and showers available.
Attractions Acropolis of Rhodes
The ancient Hellenic acropolis of Rhodes sits on a hill in the
western part of the city, and once consisted of a monumental zone
full of sanctuaries, large temples, public buildings and
underground vaults. The buildings were set on stepped terraces
interspersed with gardens.... see full details
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