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  2. Medieval City of Rhodes - Wikipedia

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    The Medieval City of Rhodes was constructed around 1309 to 1523 and is part of the modern capital city of Rhodes on the Island of Rhodes in Greece. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988. [1] The Medieval city consists of the high town to the north and the lower town south-southwest.

  3. Fortifications of Rhodes - Wikipedia

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    The medieval town contains a number of different architectural styles, due to its history. The town mostly developed under the Knights of St John, which accounts for its predominantly Gothic architecture. However, after the second Siege of Rhodes the medieval town was also developed in the Ottoman era.

  4. Rhodes (city) - Wikipedia

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    In medieval times, Rhodes was an important Byzantine trading post, as also a crossroads for ships sailing between Constantinople and Alexandria. In the early years of the divided Roman Empire, the Isaurians , a mountain tribe from Cilicia , invaded the island and burned the city.

  5. Rhodes - Wikipedia

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    Detailed map of Rhodes, Kos and nearby lands Topographic map of Rhodes Akramitis mountain. The island of Rhodes is shaped like a spearhead, 79.7 km (49.5 mi) long and 38 km (24 mi) across at its widest, with a total area of approximately 1,400 km 2 (541 sq mi) and a coastline of approximately 220 km (137 mi). Limestone is the main bedrock. [42]

  6. Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

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    During the Italian rule of Rhodes, the Ottoman-era structures of the former palace were demolished and the authorities asked architect Vittorio Mesturino, a recognized expert of medieval architecture and historical preservation, to design the reconstruction of the palace as well as in the nearby Street of the Knights of Rhodes. Despite the lack ...

  7. Archaeological Museum of Rhodes - Wikipedia

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    The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes (Greek: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ρόδου) 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).

  8. Best hotels in Rhodes from beachside boutiques to Old Town stays

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    Best of all, it’s just 10 minutes by bus from Rhodes Town’s medieval heart. Address: Illiados Street 1, Rhodes 85100 Read more: The best family holiday destinations to create lasting memories ...

  9. Panagia tou Kastrou - Wikipedia

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    It is the oldest and largest surviving Byzantine church inside the medieval town of Rhodes. [2] The church of Panagia tou Kastrou is located at the eastern end of the Street of the Knights, in the Kollakio of the medieval city, near the seaport. The original core of the building was a cruciform inscribed with dome type; this architectural style ...

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