Things to do in Rhodes
Top sights and attractions to build your days around once you know when to go.
Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek sun god Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes, on the Greek island of the same name, by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it was constructed to celebrate the successful defence of Rhodes against an attack by Demetrius I of Macedon, who had besieged it for a year with a large army and navy.
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, also known as the Kastello, is a medieval castle in the city of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. It is one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in Greece. The site was previously a citadel of the Knights Hospitaller that functioned as a palace, headquarters, and fortress.
Suleymaniye Mosque, Rhodes
The Suleymaniye Mosque or the Mosque of Suleiman is a former mosque in the city of Rhodes, in the South Aegean region of Greece. It was originally built after the Ottoman conquest of Rhodes in 1522 and is named after Sultan Suleiman to commemorate his conquest. The mosque was reconstructed in 1808, has been restored several times since, and has been closed for worship since 2014, pending further restoration. It is the most significant surviving Ottoman-era monument in Rhodes.
Kahal Shalom Synagogue
The Kahal Shalom Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in La Juderia, the Jewish quarter of the city of Rhodes on the island of Rhodes, in the South Aegean region of Greece. Completed in 1577, the synagogue building is the oldest synagogue in Greece. The congregation worships in the Eastern Sephardi rite, predominately in summer months only.
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is located in the Medieval City of Rhodes. The museum is housed in the monumental edifice that was the hospital of the Knights of Saint John. Construction was begun in 1440 and brought to completion in the time of the Grand Master d'Aubusson (1476-1503). The Museum contains various collections of archaeological artifacts from various parts of Rhodes and the neighbouring islands, including the Statue of the Crouching Aphrodite, which was inspired by a famous prototype work created by the sculptor Doidalsas in the 3rd century BC, and the Pyxis of the Fikellura type.
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Rhodes
The St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, also called the Catholic Cathedral of Rhodes, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the city of Rhodes, of the island of Rhodes, in the South Aegean region of Greece. The church is situated near the gate of St. Athanasius, between the two districts Acandia and St. John. The church is the seat for the Archbishop of Rhodes.
Aquarium of Rhodes
The Aquarium of Rhodes, also known as the Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes, is a research centre, aquarium and museum in Rhodes, Greece. It was built in the 1930s, when the island was under the Italian rule and is currently administered by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research.
Acropolis of Rhodes
The Acropolis of Rhodes is the acropolis, or upper town, of ancient Rhodes dating from the 5th century BC and located 3 kilometers SW from the centre of the modern city. Situated on Monte Smith overlooking the west coast of the island, the archaeological site includes some of the most important monuments in the ancient city, such as the Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus and the Temple of Apollo, below which are a stadium, an odeon and a gymnasium. Unlike other acropoleis, no walled citadel was built here.
Mehmet Agha Mosque
The Mehmet Agha Mosque is a former mosque, located on Sokratous street within the old walled town of Rhodes, on the eponymous island, in the South Aegean region of southern Greece. Built in 1819 during the Ottoman era, the mosque was abandoned, most likely in the 1940s, and it is not open for worship.
Murat Reis Mosque
The Murat Reis Mosque is a former mosque located within the old walled town of Rhodes, on the eponymous island, in the South Aegean region of southern Greece.
Hafiz Ahmed Aga Könyvtár
Hafiz Ahmed Agha Library is an important historic Ottoman building in the medieval city of Rhodes in Greece, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The library was founded by Hafiz Ahmed Agha in 1793.
Jewish Museum of Rhodes
The Jewish Museum of Rhodes is a museum located in the Old Town of the island of Rhodes, eastern Greece. It was established by Aron Hasson of the Rhodes Jewish Historical Foundation in 1997 to preserve the Jewish history and culture of Rhodes. It is adjacent to the Kahal Shalom Synagogue, which is the oldest synagogue in Greece and is located in six rooms formerly used as the women’s prayer rooms.
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