Travel Tips

Along with other tourist attractions, there is a wide range of ancient villages and medieval sites on Rhodes Island. The rich history of the island has become a major source of tourist’s attraction. Some of the most visited historical places of Island Rhodes are as under.

Acropolis of Lindos:

The Acropolis of Lindos is one of the most sought after places from archaeological viewpoint, being located 55km away from Rhodes city . 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:

The ancient Acropolis of Rhodes is accessible on the top of the hill called Monte Smith. You can find few relics of it, from where you can hardly have an idea of its original splendor. Located in Rhodes Town, the Acropolis of Rhodes is a worth visiting tourist destination.

The Aktaion Building. It is located in the Old Town of Rhodes, and it has a two-storey infastructure with flat roof and an arcade that overlos the road through the sea. They build the walls in the typical rodian isodomic masonry. It keeps a highly amazing structure from inside, which is visible in the plans of this infrastructure. The building serves as a pastry and coffee shop today.

The Ancient Ialysos:

You can find Ialysos 13 km away from Rhodes city that covers northern part of the Island 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. Moreover, you can see the Mycenaean cemeteries situated in the neighboring hills of Makria-Vounara and Moschou-Vounara.

Ancient Kamiros:

You can locate the Ancient Kamiros near the cape of Agios Minas, on the north-western seaside area of Island Rhodes. It was a powrful place and one of the three big cities of the Island of Rhodes. You will really enjoy visiting this place during your Rhodes trip.

The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes:

The Archaeological Museum is established in the Hospital of Knights. Being an in-town attraction, it is a two-storey infrastructure having an in-house courtyard with four sides and entrances. Tourists are greatly fascinated by the exhibits displayed in the museum.

The Palace of the Governor:

The Palace of the Governor is one of the significant infrastructures built on Island Rhodes during Italian occupation . This palace is a fusion of diverse unique architectural styles. The interior of the palace is similar to 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. Rhodes Island is a best destination for archaeologists, history lovers and every vacationer who want to uncover its historic majesty.

Old Town Rhodes Accommodations offers tourists with the opportunity to avail cozy rental accommodation, many enjoyable moments, delicious foods and a lot more to make them enjoy best Rodos Holidays ever on Rhodes Island

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