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Visiting Rhodes

Located in the eastern Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Rhodes boasts a beautiful landscape, fascinating history and idyllic climate that make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.

The island’s history is best on display in the historic ... Read More Located in the eastern Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Rhodes boasts a beautiful landscape, fascinating history and idyllic climate that make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.

The island’s history is best on display in the historic Old Rhodes Town, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the world. Here the Crusades-era cobblestones of the Odos Ippoton (Knight’s Road) wind through the melange of Gothic, Muslim and Greek architecture that composes the historic town. Palaces like the Palace of the Grand Masters and Palace of the Knights of St. John are popular tourist destinations near the town, while the ancient bazaar street of Socratous still buzzes daily with retail commerce.

The legendary Colossus of Rhodes once supposedly stood guard over the island’s Mandraki Harbor, where locals and tourists alike enjoy strolls along the Western Harbor Wall, before dining on the day’s freshest catch at any of the island’s many cafes and restaurants.

With settlements dating to the 16th century B.C., Rhodes is a haven of archaeological treasures. The terraced village of Ancient Kamiros is one of the island’s historical bastions, where visitors can walk among ruins dating to the 6th century B.C. More recent history is on living display in the town of Lindos, where the 16th and 17th century Captain’s Houses, which once housed wealthy merchants, now house cafes, restaurants, and even many families.

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