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ANCIENT RHODES
SEE RHODES
NEARBY RHODES
Rhodes has so many things to see, where do you start?
If you arrive by ship, the first thing you see is the massive walls built by the Knights of Rhodes. You think the island is a medieval showcase. And you are right. The old town is impressive.
But the Greeks were here long before the Knights. There are several incredible examples of Greek architecture to be seen as well. It’s not better than the medieval, or less. Both are important. You need to see all of it.
Ancient Sites.
Perhaps the best known Greek site on Rhodes is at the Acropolis of Lindos. And for a good reason. The Doric and Hellenistic Greek ruins are beautiful to see.
If time allows, see it at night.
In Rhodes town, there are some Greek ruins of a temple just inside the Gate of St Paul near the harbor. But the interesting Greek ruins in Rhodes town are on Monte Smith. The Acropolis of ancient Rhodes is also worth seeing.
Another essential city on Rhodes was Kamiros. It follows the three-level plan of religious, residential and social at the bottom.
As far as islands go, Rhodes has an impressive collection of ancient Greek structures. See Rhodes Greek heritage.
Within the City Walls
The Rest of the City.
The Manstraki area design was to mix different styles of architecture to give it an older look. They succeed.
The Island.
See Rhodes
There is so much to see in Rhodes that you need several days to cover it all. The old town is fabulous, but there’s so much more.