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The
island of Rhodes In Greece
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The island of Rhodes is
the biggest island of all the Dodecanese Greek islands.
It
is the financial and cultural center of the south eastern Aegean ,and
successfully combines a lively present with a rich historical past
There are many reasons why
Rhodes island is the most popular resort of the Mediterranean : The
natural surroundings include crystal
clear beaches, many parks , (in Rhodes town) the bright sun,
add to the
warm hospitality of the islanders them selves |
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The
city of Rhodes town has an excellent tourist infrastructure and offers a
wide
variety of entertainment such as night life, sports, cultural
events ,and day trips to
wonderful Lindos and neighboring islands,
Highly recommend to visit Simi island for a day trip. Finally, visitors
have the opportunity to learn something of the colorfully history of
the city of Rhodes ,visit the museums ,or go sightseeing
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The famous Street of the
Knights,Ippoton.The
most important and imposing street in the
Collachium, leading ,to the way of
Grand Master's Palace.
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The
earlier Byzantine city was extended, and the walls fortified, by the Knights
of Saint John in the 14th and 15th centuries ,creating the medieval city of
Rhodes we see today. Eleven Gates lead to the interior which is ,in
turn, divided into two sectors: the Colloquium, where the knights lived and
where the most important Knights houses are still to be found, and
the
"Burgh" ,the main city. The old Town
as the locals call it is today one of
the best preserved fortified medieval towns and is included in UNESCO list
of
Word Heritage Site Walking the cobbled streets the visitors can admire the
magnificent buildings of the Knights ,the moat and walls with their
ramparts, the Byzantine churches and the mosques ,the squares ,the gardens
and the courtyards of the houses. The feeling is very mush as though the
clock has stopped somewhere in the past, but at the same time the visitor
discovers
that this unique complex is a vibrant town, full of surprises, and just
crying out for exploration.
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The
Grand Masters Palace, the most imposing edifice in the Old town, was
the headquarters of the leader of the
Order of the Knights of Saint John, and at the same time a strong
fortes. It was built in the 14th century on the ruins of a Byzantine fort. It
consists of two storey with a large internal courtyard. It was destroyed
in the period of Turkish rule and rebuilt in the 1930's in the
magnificent style we see now.
Today the Palace is a
museum, and its many rooms contain important archaeological finds from
ancient and
medieval Rhodes
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