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  • Rhodes. Greece. View of part of the vaulted vestibule of the 14th century Ialyssos monastery. The monastery has a tranquil cloister lined with monastic cells and two-storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_025.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View west of the acropolis of Ialyssos of the Italian built tree lined avenue called "Calvary" which is flanked with stone altars embedded with reliefs depicting scenes of the Passions of Jesus and leads to the western part of the hill, dominated by a monumental 17 metre high cross. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_007.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Panoramic view of the northwest coast of  Rhodes Island from beside the monumental 17 metre high cross on Mt Filerimos which is home of the Ancient site of Iaiyssos. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept north west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_005.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Stepped stone arched doorway at the 14th century monastery which was originally built by the Knights of St John, and then faithfully and beautifully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_004.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Partial view of the 14th century monastery colonnaded courtyard at Ialyssos complete with colourful plants, monastic cells and two storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John, were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_002.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View west of the acropolis of Ialyssos of the Italian built tree lined avenue called "Calvary" which is flanked with stone altars embedded with reliefs depicting scenes of the Passions of Jesus and leads to the western part of the hill, dominated by a monumental 17 metre high cross. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_049.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the foundations and column fragments of the Temple of Athena Polias, a Doric structure of the 4th century BC. Beside the ruins is a part of  the 14th century golden walled Church of our Lady which was built by the Knights of St John and is the most impressive building at Ialyssos. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_018.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Stepped stone arched doorway at the 14th century monastery which was originally built by the Knights of St John, and then faithfully and beautifully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_035.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of part of the vaulted vestibule of the 14th century Ialyssos monastery. The monastery has a tranquil cloister lined with monastic cells and two-storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_026.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of part of the vaulted vestibule of the 14th century Ialyssos monastery. The monastery has a tranquil cloister lined with monastic cells and two-storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_023.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Stepped stone arched doorway at the 14th century monastery which was originally built by the Knights of St John, and then faithfully and beautifully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_033.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the 14th century golden walled Church of our Lady which was built by the Knights of St John and is the most impressive building at ancient Ialyssos. The structure includes chapels and a monastery, which were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. In front of the church is a sunken 6th century baptismal font. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_010.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View inside the small 14th century Church of our Lady which was originally built by the Knights of St John and is part of the monastery structure at Filerimos. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_006.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of part of the vaulted vestibule of the 14th century Ialyssos monastery. The monastery has a tranquil cloister lined with monastic cells and two-storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_003.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the monumental 17 metre high cross on Mt Filerimos which is home of the Ancient site of Iaiyssos. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept north west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_055.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Partial view of the 14th century monastery colonnaded courtyard at Ialyssos complete with colourful plants, monastic cells and two storeyed abbots quarters. The monastery structures which were originally built by the Knights of St John, were all faithfully restored by the Italians during their occupation of Rhodes in the early 20th century. Situated on the acropolis of Mt Filerimos on the verdant windswept west coast of Rhodes, Ialyssos is an outstanding fusion of ancient Doric, Byzantine and medieval archaeological remains and is one the finest sites of Rhodes Island. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_020.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. ON Left are the foundations and column fragments of the Temple of Athena Polias, a Doric structure of the 4th century BC. Beside the ruins is a part of the 14th century golden walled Church of our Lady which was built by the Knights of St John and is the most impressive building at Ialyssos.
    Greece_Rhodes_Filerimos_019.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The imposing 16th century d’Amboise gate in the Walls of the Knights. The old walled town of Rhodes is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_070.tif
  • Rhodes Greece. Arched pebbly alley bursting with bougainvillaea and colourful plants at the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_044.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Arched pebbly laneway leading to a hotel pension with green plants at its entrance inside the old town. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_045.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The arched stone gate of St Anthony inside the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_030.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The restored 2nd century BC stadium (200 metres long, 35 m wide) on Monte Smith, a hill west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_010.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The restored 3rd century BC Classical theatre or odeion on Monte Smith, a hill to the west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_009.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Plane tree shaded area between St Anthony’s gate and d’ Amboise Gate inside the medieval Old town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_025.tif
  • Rhodes Greece. Arched pebbly alley bursting with bougainvillaea and colourful plants at the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_007.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The restored 2nd century BC stadium (200 metres long, 35 m wide) on Monte Smith, a hill west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_011.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Medieval windmills and the 15th century Agios Nikolaos fortress lighthouse on Mandraki harbour in Rhodes town. Rhodes town is on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_004.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Remaining columns of the 3rd century BC Temple of Pythian Apollo on Monte Smith, a hill west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_004.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Christian cross atop a church dome. Rhodes town is on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_055.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the Church of the Evangelismos (Annunciation) which is a 1925 replica of the Knights Church of St John. The church is situated in Rhodes town on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_011.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Arched pebbly laneway leading to a hotel pension with green plants at its entrance inside the old town. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_008.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Massive segments of Doric columns are the only remainder of the forgotten grandeur of the 3rd century BC Temple of Zeus Polieus and Athena Polias on Monte Smith, a hill to the west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_020.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Remaining columns of the 3rd century BC Temple of Pythian Apollo on Monte Smith, a hill west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_015.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The restored 3rd century BC Classical theatre or odeion on Monte Smith, a hill to the west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_006.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View from the harbour of the Palace of the Grand Masters which dominates the Rhodes town skyline. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_152.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Three medieval windmills located on the promontory which overlooks Mandraki harbour in Rhodes town. Rhodes town is on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_150.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Medieval windmills located on the promontory which overlooks Mandraki harbour in Rhodes town. Rhodes town is on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_148.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The dry Moat that surrounds the walls of the medieval Old Town. Originally built as a formidable barrier to attack by the Knights, the moat is delightful place to wander with many giant old stone mortar balls littering the grounds. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_135.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The dry moat and the Bridge that leads to the 1457 Gate of St John Koskinou  at Rhodes town. The gate is situated on the south side of the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_132.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The dry Moat that surrounds the walls of the medieval Old Town. Originally built as a formidable barrier to attack by the Knights, the moat is delightful place to wander with many giant old stone mortar balls littering the grounds. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_127.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The Palace of the Grand Masters inside Rhodes old town. Dating from the 14th century, the Palace of the Grand Masters is a fortress within the old town that was seat of government of the Grand Masters and nerve centre of the Knights quarter. It was restored in the 1930’s by Italians for the intention of using it as a summer residence for Mussolini. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_118.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Internal courtyard of the gothic Knights hospital in the Old Town, now the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_095.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Doorway of the 18th century Muslim library of Hafiz Ahmet Aga Knights at the old medieval town of Rhodes.  The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_063.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. A shopkeeper sitting front of his souvenir shop on a stony alleyway inside the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_057.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The 16th century d’Amboise gate in the Walls of the Knights situated in the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_021.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The imposing 16th century d’Amboise gate in the Walls of the Knights. The old walled town of Rhodes is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_020.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The imposing 16th century d’Amboise gate in the Walls of the Knights. The old walled town of Rhodes is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_019.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The imposing 16th century d’Amboise gate in the Walls of the Knights. The old walled town of Rhodes is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_018.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Top view of the Marine Gate twin towers which are part of the old walled town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_089.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Arched stony alleyway with colourful flowers and St Johns Gallery with yellow arched doorways at the old town. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_051.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Remaining columns of the 3rd century BC Temple of Pythian Apollo on Monte Smith, a hill west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_002.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Evangelismos church tower and deer statue column standing on the historical spot of the Colossus of Rhodes. Two bronze statues (one depicting a stag and the other a doe) stand on columns guarding the Mandaraki harbour entrance where the bronze 35 metre (over 100-feet) Colossus of Rhodes was believed to have stood. Built in 305 BC, the Colossus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and depicted the sun god, Helios holding a flaming torch. A violent earthquake in 227 BC caused it to topple over. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_144.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the Church of the Evangelismos (Annunciation) which is a 1925 replica of the Knights Church of St John. The church is situated in Rhodes town on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_140.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the Church of the Evangelismos (Annunciation) which is a 1925 replica of the Knights Church of St John. The church is situated in Rhodes town on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_139.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The dry Moat that surrounds the walls of the medieval Old Town. Originally built as a formidable barrier to attack by the Knights, the moat is delightful place to wander with many giant old stone mortar balls littering the grounds. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_133.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The dry Moat that surrounds the walls of the medieval Old Town. Originally built as a formidable barrier to attack by the Knights, the moat is delightful place to wander with many giant old stone mortar balls littering the grounds. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_126.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Cannons and fortifications and side entrance of the Palace of the Grand Masters inside Rhodes old town. Dating from the 14th century, the Palace of the Grand Masters is a fortress within the old town that was seat of government of the Grand Masters and nerve centre of the Knights quarter. It was restored in the 1930’s by Italians for the intention of using it as a summer residence for Mussolini. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_120.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Gothic windows inside the Infirmary hall of the gothic Knights hospital in the Old Town. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_110.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Ornate gothic arches line the stunning internal courtyard of the gothic Knights hospital in the Old Town. The hospital is now is the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_106.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Internal entry of the 1457 Gate of St John Koskinou which gives access to the old town of Rhodes. The gate is situated on the south side of the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_075.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. St Pauls Gate next to the Gate of Liberation on the northeast side of the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_068.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Medieval knights armour inside the old walled town of Rhodes.  Rhodes old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_042.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Medieval windmills located on the promontory which overlooks Mandraki harbour in Rhodes town. Rhodes town is on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_014.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the Church of the Evangelismos (Annunciation) which is a 1925 replica of the Knights Church of St John. The church is situated in Rhodes town on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_141.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The dry Moat that surrounds the walls of the medieval Old Town. Originally built as a formidable barrier to attack by the Knights, the moat is delightful place to wander with many giant old stone mortar balls littering the grounds. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_128.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Ornate gothic arches line the stunning internal courtyard of the gothic Knights hospital in the Old Town. The hospital is now is the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_107.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Close-up view a decorative red and white arched window on the façade of the pink Mosque of Suleiman (Suleyman) the Magnificent situated in the old town. Dating from 1522 the Mosque was built to honour the Sultans victory over the knights and has been partially rebuilt over the years. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_081.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Medieval knights armour inside the old walled town of Rhodes.  Rhodes old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_041.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Evangelismos church tower and deer statue column standing on the historical spot of the Colossus of Rhodes. Two bronze statues (one depicting a stag and the other a doe) stand on columns guarding the Mandaraki harbour entrance where the bronze 35 metre (over 100-feet) Colossus of Rhodes was believed to have stood. Built in 305 BC, the Colossus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and depicted the sun god, Helios holding a flaming torch. A violent earthquake in 227 BC caused it to topple over. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_143.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Entrance to the Knights hospital in the Old Town which now is the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_111.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Marine Gate with its twin towers which form part of the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_090.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Christian cross atop a church dome. Rhodes town is on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_016.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Remaining columns of the 3rd century BC Temple of Pythian Apollo on Monte Smith, a hill west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_003.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the Church of the Evangelismos (Annunciation) which is a 1925 replica of the Knights Church of St John. The church is situated in Rhodes town on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_142.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The dry Moat that surrounds the walls of the medieval Old Town. Originally built as a formidable barrier to attack by the Knights, the moat is delightful place to wander with many giant old stone mortar balls littering the grounds. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_130.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The dry Moat that surrounds the walls of the medieval Old Town. Originally built as a formidable barrier to attack by the Knights, the moat is delightful place to wander with many giant old stone mortar balls littering the grounds. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_129.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The Palace of the Grand Masters inside Rhodes old town. Dating from the 14th century, the Palace of the Grand Masters is a fortress within the old town that was seat of government of the Grand Masters and nerve centre of the Knights quarter. It was restored in the 1930’s by Italians for the intention of using it as a summer residence for Mussolini. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_117.tif
  • Greece. The central Byzantine fountain at Argyrokastro Square. The fountain is made out of an early-Christian baptismal font. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_116.tif
  • Greece. Argyrokastro Square with central Byzantine fountain and the medieval building and Inn of Auvergne at Rhodes old town. The fountain is made out of an early-Christian baptismal font. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_112.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Ancient marble lion in the internal courtyard of the old town gothic Knights hospital. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_101.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Ancient marble lion in the internal courtyard of the old town gothic Knights hospital. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_100.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Internal courtyard of the gothic Knights hospital in the Old Town; now the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. Completed in 1484; the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved; oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_096.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece.  St Catherine’s Gate at the old town of Rhodes with ruins of St Paul’s gate and port of Rhodes in background. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_076.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of an ornate Turkish ottoman fountain at Rhodes town. Rhodes town is on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_069.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Inside a solid fortification of the old town, with a pigeon perched high above an iron barred archway entrance. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_067.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. A shopkeeper sitting front of souvenir shop at the old walled town of Rhodes which is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_059.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the Street of the Knights which is the perhaps the best preserved medieval street in Europe. The street is lined by the Inns of the Tongues (or nationalities) of the Order of St John and is located inside the old walled town of Rhodes which is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_035.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The imposing 16th century d’Amboise gate in the Walls of the Knights. The old walled town of Rhodes is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_022.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The imposing 16th century d’Amboise gate in the Walls of the Knights. The old walled town of Rhodes is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_017.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Remaining columns of the 3rd century BC Temple of Pythian Apollo on Monte Smith, a hill west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_019.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Remaining columns of the 3rd century BC Temple of Pythian Apollo on Monte Smith, a hill west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_012.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Remaining columns of the 3rd century BC Temple of Pythian Apollo on Monte Smith, a hill west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_013.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The restored 3rd century BC Classical theatre or odeion on Monte Smith, a hill to the west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_008.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The restored 3rd century BC Classical theatre or odeion on Monte Smith, a hill to the west of Rhodes Town.  The hill or upper acropolis which is named after British Admiral Sir Sydney Smith was the religious and ceremonial focus of the ancient 5th century BC city of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Town_Acropolis_005.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. View of the large cruise ship Costa Fortuna between medieval windmills at Mandraki harbour in Rhodes town. Rhodes town is on the island of Rhodes which is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_149.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The dry Moat that surrounds the walls of the medieval Old Town. Originally built as a formidable barrier to attack by the Knights, the moat is delightful place to wander with many giant old stone mortar balls littering the grounds. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_134.tif
  • Greece. The central Byzantine fountain at Argyrokastro Square. The fountain is made out of an early-Christian baptismal font. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_115.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The Street of the Knights which is the perhaps the best preserved medieval street in Europe. The street is lined by the Inns of the Tongues (or nationalities) of the Order of St John and is located inside the old walled town of Rhodes which is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_033.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. The 16th century d’Amboise gate in the Walls of the Knights situated in the old walled medieval town of Rhodes. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_023.tif
  • Rhodes. Greece. Entrance to the Knights hospital in the Old Town which now is the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. Completed in 1484, the hospital was used in times of war to nurse the sick and injured from all over Christian Europe. The old town is a UNESCO world heritage listed site and the best preserved, oldest and largest living medieval city in Europe. The 4km defensive walls were built by the Knights of St John during the 13th to 15th century to defend Western Europe against the expanding Ottoman Empire. Within the walls are a medieval warren of small alleyways and magnificent historical buildings. The island of Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Island group and one of the most popular Greek Islands.
    Greece_Rhodes_Rhodes_Town_094.tif
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