Things To Do in Rhodes Island, Greece

Also known as “the knights’ island”, Rhodes is where you want to be if you are a lover of history or medieval romance, lush nature, breathtaking beaches, and surprising versatility in your vacations.

No matter what type of vacation you prefer, from the cosmopolitan to the adventurous to the intellectual, Rhodes has a lot for you to enjoy and discover.

Explore Rhodes Old Town

The Old Town segment of Rhodes Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for the excellent preservation of its medieval architecture and general heritage.

Outside the Gates of Freedom, you will find the New Town, with its gorgeous neoclassical buildings meshing seamlessly with old Venetian as well as current, modern architecture.

Explore Rhodes New Town

Visit the Palace of the Grand Master

The Palace of the Grand Master features unique Gothic architecture and is open for you to explore, including the pretty interesting Byzantine museum being housed inside.

Visit the Hospital of the Knights / Archaeological Museum

This impressive and excellently preserved building was built in the 15th century by the Knights as their Order’s hospital.

Explore the Fort of St. Nicholas

Built by the Grand Master Zacosta in the mid-15th century, the Fort of St. Nicholas was extremely important for Rhodes’ defense. It was said that whoever managed to take the Fort could control Rhodes.

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