Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes 03 Jul 2022

The palace was originally built in the late 7th century as a Byzantine citadel. After the Knights Hospitaller occupied Rhodes and some other Greek islands (such as Kalymnos and Kastellorizo) in 1309, they converted the fortress into their administrative centre and the palace of their Grand Master. In the first quarter of the 14th century, they repaired the palace and made a number of major modifications. The palace was damaged in the earthquake of 1481, and it was repaired soon afterwards.
After the 1522 capture of the island by the Ottoman Empire, the palace was used as a command centre and fortress.
During the Italian rule of Rhodes, the…
During the restoration, the Italians brought mosaics from the island of Kos and used them to decorate the floors of the palace.
Courtyard of the palace.
Courtyard of the palace.
Late Roman mosaic floors from the island of Kos. Dolphins and the Trident are associated with god of the sea Poseidon.
Death of the Troyan Laocoon and his sons.
The original is in the Vatican.
Medusa's head, from a Roman building on the island of Kos.