Worth Seeing Medieval Places In Island Rhodes, Greece
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Similar to the other Greek holiday spots, Island of Rhodes is rich in different medieval sites and traditional villages. The Island of Rhodes has with his rich history the major source of tourist’s attraction. Below are some of the worth-seeing medieval sites on Island Rhodes.
Acropolis of Lindos:
The Acropolis of Lindos being an attractive site from archaeological point of view is situated 55km 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 Rhodes Acropolis is approachable on the popular mountain of Monte Smith. Someone can find some relics of it, and from this someone might get a idea of the original splendor. Rhodes Acropolis being an in-town destination is a must visit site during holidays in Rhodes .
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 carries a beautiful internal structure, which can be seen from its inside plans. Today you get coffee and sweets in this building.
The Ancient Ialysos:
Ialysos is located 13 km away from Rhodes town and covers the northern locality of the isle. This location was inhabited in the medieval times. You can see the relics of the Minoan community that are found at Trianda. 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:
Being situated on the north-western seaside of Rhodes, the Ancient Kamiros is located at a small distance from the cape of Agios Minas . It was a powrful place and one of the three huge 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 a must visit site, housed in the medieval building of 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 . The palace is a mix of a number of exclusive architectural styles. The arrangement of this palace greatly resembles 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 each vacationer who want to uncover its historic majesty.
Accommodations in Old Town Rhodes offers great Rhodes Holidays packages by providing quality services, home-like ambience, tasty cuisines and comfy accommodation to make you spend ideal time on Rhodes Island
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