Along with other tourist attractions, there is a wide range of ancient villages and medieval sites on Rhodes Island. The rich history of the island has become a major source of tourist’s attraction. Some of the most visited historical places of Island Rhodes are as under.
Acropolis of Lindos:
At a distance of 55 km from Rhodes city, there is a highly attractive archaeological site, the Acropolis of Lindos. 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 Acropolis of Rhodes is accessible on the top of the hill called Monte Smith. You can find few relics of it, from where you can hardly have an idea of its original splendor. Although, there are many tourist attractions for Rhodes holidays, yet Rhodes Acropolis has its own charm.
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. The wall are build in the typical, local isodomic masonry. It carries a beautiful internal structure, which can be seen from its inside plans. Today this building serves as a coffee & pastry shop.
The Ancient Ialysos:
Ialysos is found at a distance of 13km from Rhodes covering northern area of the Island of Rhodes . This location was inhabited in the medieval times. One can explore the leftovers of the Minoan habitation 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. Additionally, you can find the Mycenaean cemeteries in the neighboring vicinity of the Makria-Vounara and Moschou-Vounara hills.
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 is popular for being a powerful place of its times and one of the three largest Doric cities of Rhodes. Do not forget to visit this place if you want to enjoy your holidays in Rhodes to the best.
The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes:
The Archaeological Museum is established in 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. The museum fascinates tourists towards its beautiful exhibits.
The Palace of the Governor:
The Palace of the Governor is one of the significant infrastructures built on Island Rhodes during Italian occupation . This palace is an amalgamation of many unique architectural styles. The palace’s arrangement substantially 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 every vacationer who want to uncover its historic majesty.
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