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Rhodes also known as Knights island. It is the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece. It was famous for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Things to do in Rhodes: The Medieval City of Rhodes It is an UNESCO World Heritage and is the largest and the most preserved fortified city. Throughout the centuries, the islands was … Continue reading Rhodes
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Lindos is known for its clifftop Acropolis. The temple of Athena Lindia sits above an earlier temple and at the lower site is the 14th century castle of Knights of Saint John. There is a saying that the trip to Rhodes is not complete without visiting to Lindos. Lindos was one of the 3 important town in the old days and the archeological site is … Continue reading Lindos, Rhodes
Massari means village in the mountains. There are much green vegetation around the area. Local town in Massari village Haraki beach Fekralos castle The castle is on top of the hill over looking at the Aegean Sea and the Charaki village. More photos of the sea view Continue reading Massari, Rhodes
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Chalki, also known as Halki, is a small island near Rhodes, around 30 minutes boat ride from the Kamiros Skala port. It is a low profile island but rich with history. Many places in the island unfortunately can only be reached by foot only. Nimborio is the island’s only town today and that’s where the harbour is located. There is only couple hundred of population … Continue reading Chalki
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Symi is a small island not far from Rhodes, more known for its colourful neoclassical houses near the port and the 18th century monastery of Archangel Michael Panormitis. Personally I think the island has been overrated and overpriced. For a day trip would easily costed €30-€50 for a return trip. Almost everything is more pricey than Rhodes as they rely on boat to transfer most … Continue reading Symi
The castle was built after the fall of the Constantinople in 1453 by the Knights of St John to protect the island from the Ottoman invasion. Castle of St John Archangel Michael Church Villages nearby Continue reading Archangelos Fort Castle
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Kalithies is one of the big village in Rhodes. It is more famous for its Faliraki resort and its nightlife which is around 2km from the Kalithies. It is around 30-40 minutes bus ride from the old town. From the bus stop, I passed through the local village and a monastery before reaching the municipality hall of Faliraki. There are plenty of hotels and resort, … Continue reading Faliraki, Rhodes
Outside the Old Town of the fortified wall of Rhodes is where the new town, Mandraki, is located. Place to visit in Mandraki: Colossus of Rhodes Memorial It was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. The colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue of the Greek sun-god Helios, as high as the Statue of Liberty, but it was destroyed during the earthquake … Continue reading Mandraki, Rhodes
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It is an UNESCO World Heritage and is the largest and the most preserved fortified city. Throughout the centuries, the islands was held by the Greek, the Romans, the Knights, the Ottoman, the Italians and the Greek again and this makes the islands fill with abundant of rich histories and vast cultures from the different occupations. It is an impressive fortified city and you will … Continue reading The Medieval City of Rhodes
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