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The construction of the church is dated around the 14th century AD; it is a three-aisled basilica of Gothic order. It had various names over the centuries, such as "Panagia Eleous" (the Virgin of Mercy) and "Panagia of Metropolis" (the Virgin of the Metropolis). It is no longer operating as a church but several cultural events are hosted...
The church of the Panagia tou Kastrou (Lady of the Castle) was built in the 11th century and is the oldest and largest church preserved in the old town of Rhodes. At first, it operated as an Orthodox church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, then during the period 1309-1522 as a Catholic church named Sancta Maria Castelli Rodi, while it was...
Another church located in the old town, which is dated between 1375 and 1378 BC. At first, it operated as a Catholic church, while it was converted into a mosque known as "Khan Zede Mescidi mosque" during the Ottoman Empire. Its current name comes from a mural, which depicted the Holy Trinity in a Catholic style variation.
This is without question the most known place in the island of Rhodes, a valley of natural beauty that creates a sense of tranquility. The towering trees and running waters, which create streams and small lakes, compose the perfect harmony and the ideal place for its residents, which are none other than the well-known butterflies, some of which...
Within close distance from the city of Rhodes and Archangelos village lies another small paradise, the Seven Springs. It was named after a pond in this small forest, in which water gushes from seven different points. The beauty of the landscape is complemented with towering trees, platans and pine trees, while in the lake you will see peacocks,...
A quick solution for an excursion is the Rodini Park, a place of recreation for locals and tourists as well, which is within close distance from the city of Rhodes. Its distinguishing feature is that it is one of the most ancient parks in the world with luxuriant and dense vegetation. In the park, you will find many short trails, lakes and a...
Since the era of the Knights and way before that, the area of Kallithea with the thermal red waters, which are gushing from the rocks, has become a place of attraction for locals as well as the residents of the neighboring islands. Therefore, the systematic analysis of its waters began and in 1928 the construction of large facilities was...
A particularly significant church located in the city is the church of Agios Georgios. Its Byzantine architecture is rarely encountered in Greece, while, at the same time, it is a sample of the Rhodian knightly architecture. During the Ottoman Empire, it operated as a seminary and as a mosque, while, then, it was turned into a school for girls...
After the conquest of the city by the Ottomans in the 16th century, Suleiman Mosque was built on the hill of the old town and consists of three blocks of buildings and a minaret of 34,5m in height. Nowadays, the monument has been restored and it is not operating as a mosque anymore.
This is probably the most important Muslim building in the old town of Rhodes, built in 1588 and located in Dorieos Square. In its luxurious interior, decorated with verses from the Koran, is hosted the sarcophagus of its founder, Retzep Pasha.
The original shrine was built in 1820, but its current form was shaped in 1875, while the latest repairs were made in 1948 after a destruction. It is located on Socrates Street, characterized by the rare architecture of the 18th-19th century. It has a wooden minaret with a stunning view to the old town.
Its full name is the Hydro biological Station of Rhodes and is operating under the direction of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research. It was built during the Italian occupation and operated as a research unit at first, while, later, it operated as a Hydro biological Institute. The researches continue unabated and you can visit it and admire...
Outside the medieval town, opposite the building of the Prefecture lies Murad Reis mosque, which took its name after its founder and admiral of Suleiman. His sarcophagus is in its interior, along with the sarcophaguses of some other personages, who were exiled to Rhodes.
Ibrahim Pasha Mosque, the oldest mosque in Rhodes, is still open to the public. It was built in 1540 AD, located in Platon Square in the medieval town. It consists of a large square room with a dodecahedral dome and a minaret with a balcony.
The Synagogue Shalom is the only operating synagogue in Rhodes and is now used only during major celebrations. Its name in Hebrew is Kahal Kadosh Shalom. Moreover, it was built in 1577 and the form of the interior follows the traditional style, i.e. the Sephardic style, while the Sacred Altar of Prayer is located in the center of the sanctuary.
