Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
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…
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Peacocks at the Filerimos Monastery
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Filerimos Monastery
The Monastery of Panagia Filerimos is located on a hill above Ialyssos, about 10 km from Rhodes Town. The monastery is dedicated to Virgin Mary the Life-Giving…
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The Port of Rhodes - out our window
The Port of Rhodes - all the buses lined up for various trips. Notice the walled city on the other side of the bay.
The Port of Rhodes where legend has it the Colossus stood. The actual location of the original monument remains in dispute. Sculptures of Rhodian Deer, a stag…
Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus
Archeologiko Parkoo Monte Smith
Archeologiko Parkoo Monte Smith
Acropolis of Rhodes
Gate of Amboise - The gate represents a hugely fortified path with two gigantic round towers set to fend off any attack. Although the Ottomans eventually did…
Moat in from of the gate
Niched above its arched entrance is the image of an angel brandishing the coat of arms of the Order, as well as that of the House of d’Amboise, along with the…
Exterior of the
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
St. Anthony Gate - St. Anthony’s Gate, or the Gate of St. Athanasios, is a popular historic entrance to the walled city of Rhodes. The locals also habitually…
As for the gate itself, judging by the coat of arms displayed above the entrance, it dates back to the times of Grand Master Jean de Lastic (1437-1454), and…
As part of the reconstructions by Italy they added the "fasces" This is an ancient Imperial Roman symbol of power carried by lictors in front of magistrates; a…
