Rhodes Sights & Attractions

The Palace of Grand Master is located at the end of Knights Street. This is one of the best-preserved castles of the Mediterranean and the symbol of the island. It was constructed by the Knights of Saint John in the Medieval times and was reconstructed in the early 20th century.

The Street of The Knights is a historic location in the Old Town of Rhodes. Also known as "Odos Ippoton" in Greek, the well-preserved buildings along the 600-meter long medieval street guarantee a trip to the past for the visitor.

The Acropolis of Lindos dates back to the Hellenistic period. A part of it was restored by the Knights. The site today belongs to the Greek Ministry of Culture and much work is being done, by both Greek and foreign archaeologists, to protect this monument.

This monastery was constructed on the hill of Filerimos, close to the site of Ancient Ialyssos. It was built by the Knights of Saint John in the Medieval times and it was reconstructed in the early 20th century.

The Acropolis of Rhodes is located on the hill of Monte Smith, on the west side of Rhodes Town.  It dates back to the Hellenistic times. The Acropolis of Rhodes was replete with sanctuaries, huge temple premises, and public buildings. The entire Acropolis is yet to be excavated. 

The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is housed in the Hospital of the Kings, one of the most important Medieval buildings. It consists of a large interior courtyard surrounded by a two-storey colonnade. The museums display a rich and very interesting collection from the Hellenistic period to the Early Christian times.

The Aquarium of Rhodes is found close to the center of the city. It is a research center for the animals that live in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located on the northernmost spot of the island.

The green valley full of plane trees and of cool running water flowing creates a pure paradise. This valley is a reproduction spot for butterflies and visitors are asked not to make noise and bother them.

Ancient Ialyssos was one of the three most powerful city-states of Rhodes till the Hellenistic times. It is located on the hill of Filerimos, southeast of Rhodes Town.

Kameiros was one of the three most powerful cities of Rhodes in ancient times. It was probably destroyed by an earthquake and it was discovered in 1929, during the Italian rule.

The deer Dama-Dama is a unique species that lives only in Rhodes Greece for many centuries. Many legends say that this deer was brought to Rhodes by the Crusaders in the Medieval times.

The Great Hammam is one of the few remaining Turkish baths in the Medieval Town of Rhodes, built in the 14th century during the Ottoman occupation of the island. This hammam is also known as the Baths of Souleiman, Mustafa Baths and Yeni Hammam (New Baths).

The Municipal Art Gallery of Rhodes is located in the Medieval City, in a beautiful building on Simi Square. It houses a rich, interesting and beautiful collection of the most representative Greek painters of the 20th century (Fassianos, Maleas, Theophilos, Moralis, and others).

Since the ancient times, the water of Kallithea was known for the beneficial qualities. In 1927, the Italians inaugurated the spring facilities and built an impressive monument. After many years of decadence, the springs opened again in 2007.

Built sometime during the rule of the Grand Master Villeneuve (1319-1346), the construction was later, during the Knights era, to be endowed with six chapels and some seven vaulted tombs.

The imposing Castle of Monolithos was constructed by the Venetians in the Medieval times. It stands on top of a hill and offers a magnificent view of the sea. The castle is mostly ruined today but the view from the top is amazing.

The church of the Holy Trinity is located on Knights street. It dates from the 15th century and it is one of the loveliest churches in Rhodes Town.

The church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary has a different style from the usual churches in Greece. It has a gothic architecture and the frescoes inside were painted by Fotis Kontoglou, a renowned Greek painter.

Path of Gods is housed in a building combining medieval architecture with modern design. It was built to house and shelter replicas of artifacts. Beside Path of Gods, there is an excavation that started in 1976 and was completed in the 1990s in an area of 1000 square meters dating back to the Hellenistic Period.

The Castle of Kritinia was constructed by the Knights of Saint John. It is built on a steep rock above Kritinia village, at a beautiful spot that offers a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, the neighboring island of Halki and the port of Kameiros.

The Museum of Modern Art includes works of contemporary Greek and foreign painters who live permanently on Rhodes. It is housed in Medieval Town, Sokratous st 179.