City and island of Rhodes history primarily offers the possibility to enjoy a lush. Combining cultural journey and rest is the hallmark of the island.
The Island Rhodes located in the Aegean Sea, is the largest island in the Dodecanese. The climate is mild, the sunshine, picturesque landscape, making a stopover of choice for Greece destination. The island is famous for the Colossus of Rhodes: a mythical statue of 32m high bronze of the god Helios. The sixth wonder of the ancient world built around 292 BC, has inspired a host of architects. However, there is nothing left now except the giant legends. However, Rhodes has other assets that attract many visitors, who are real.
The first thing one notices upon arrival at Rhodes is the mixing of cultures that is visible everywhere. Other villages give the impression of being frozen in time because nothing has changed. This is true of the Old Town which is classified World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
The Old Town is the remains of the occupation of the Knights of St. John in medieval times. It is surrounded by walls that fortified the city, with the gate input of the sea supported by twin towers named Pyli Agias Aikaterini. Inside, the houses of ancient type that have kept their authenticity along the street of the Knights, while the Grand Master’s Palace, built in the 14th century, as required above the Old Town. The Archaeological Museum was installed in the building that served as a hospital to the Knights of St. John, testimony of living of the Hellenistic period until the Christian era.
In other parts of the island, the ancient wonders to be discovered as to Lindos where there is a magnificent acropolis with a temple dedicated to Athena Lindia. You can visit other buildings dating from the Hellenistic 3rd-8th century BC to Kameiros.
But its cultural treasures are not the only wonders of Rhodes. Its white sandy shores swept by a turquoise sea are among the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean Sea. Separated from the Old Town by the Mandraki Harbour, the new town of Rhodes is home to many resorts and the place of rendezvous for night owls. Sunbathing, swimming in fresh water and a crystal to dive in turquoise funds are the main entertainment in this part of the Island of Rhodes, where the sun is 300 days a year.
To come to this Island of the Sun, the Olympic Airways and its subsidiary Olympic Aviation, Cronus Airlines, Aegean and Interject operate between Athens and Rhodes all year. Ferries and water taxis also offer the same route during the high season from Piraeus with more adventure and discovery.