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The Grand Masters Palace, the most imposing edifice in the
Old town, was the headquarters of the leader of the
Order of the Knights of Saint John, and at the same time a
strong fortes.
It was built in the 14th century on the ruins of a Byzantine
fort. It consists of two storey with a large internal courtyard.
It was destroyed in the period of Turkish rule and rebuilt
in the 1930's in the magnificent style we see now.
Today the Palace is a museum, and its many rooms contain important
archaeological finds from ancient and
medieval Rhodes
The earlier Byzantine city was extended, and the walls fortified,
by the Knights of Saint John in the 14th and 15th centuries
,creating the medieval city of Rhodes we see today. Eleven
Gates lead to the interior whichis ,in turn, divided into
two sectors: the Colloquium, where the knights lived and where
the most important Knights houses are still to be found, and
the
"Burgh" ,the main city. The old Town as the locals
call it is today one of the best preserved fortified medieval
towns and is included in UNESCO list of
Word Heritage Site Walking the cobbled streets the visitors
can admire the magnificent buildings of the Knights ,the moat
and walls with their ramparts, the Byzantine churches and
the mosques ,the squares ,the gardens and the courtyards of
the houses. The feeling is very mush as though the clock has
stopped somewhere in the past, but at the same time the visitor
discovers
that this unique complex is a vibrant town, full of surprises,
and just crying out for exploration.
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RHODES
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The city of Rhodes is one of the biggest municipalities of all
the Greek islands.
It is the financial and cultural center of the south eastern Aegean
,and successfully combines a lively present with a rich historical
past. There are many reasons why Rhodes island is the most popular
resort of the Mediterranean : The natural surroundings include crystal
clear beaches, many parks , (in Rhodes town) the bright sun, add
to the warm hospitality of the islanders themselves
The city of Rhodes town has an excellent tourist infrastructure
and offers a wide variety of entertainment such as night life, sports,
cultural events ,and day trips to wonderful Lindos and neighboring
islands. Highly recommend to visit Simi island for a day trip.Finally,
visitors have the opportunity to learn something of the colourfull
historyof the city of Rhodes ,visit the museums ,or go sightseeing.
Medieval Palace
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Medieval palace inside court
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A look to the old city
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Before reaching Lindos you can marvel from a far at the panoramic
view of the town.The view is just wonderful from the sea,if you
should decide upon a day trip there ,departure from Rhodes town's
Madraki harbor.
Traditional Lindos ,with it's white houses,ship-owners'mansions,Byzantine,churches
and cobbled marrow lanes, lies at the foot of the rocky acropolis.
Taking one of these marrow lanes through the town,or hiring a donkey
from the main square, you can ascend the ancient acropolis that
stands dominating the village, surrounded by the strong walls.
On main Lindos beach or at the Saint Paul's bay,you can relax in
the azure sea or join the water sports .
There are numerous shops, restaurants and night -clubs catering
for all visitors
Our main base is located in Athens at the foot of pier #2 in Alimos
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equipped with:Main sail roller, Genoa roller, Electronic navigation
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