Along with other tourist attractions, there is a wide range of ancient villages and medieval sites on Rhodes Island. The rich history of the island has become a major source of tourist’s attraction. Some of the most visited historical places of Island Rhodes are as under.

Acropolis of Lindos:

The Acropolis of Lindos being an attractive site from archaeological point of view is situated 55km from Rhodes city. Tourists are attracted towards the archaeological monuments extended outside and around the acropolis i.e. the theatre, four-portico building, Boukopion, the tomb of Kleoboulos, the Archokrateion, the church of the Panayia, Ayios Georgios Chostos, Ayios Georgios Pachymachiotis, Ayios Menas and Ayios Demetrios.

Acropolis of Rhodes:

The ancient Rhodes Acropolis is approachable on the popular mountain of Monte Smith. Someone can find some relics of it, and from this someone might get a idea of the original splendor. One of the best tourist destinations for Rhodes holidays, the Acropolis of Rhodes is an in-town tourist attraction.

The Aktaion Building. Being located in the Rhodes Old Town, it is a two-storey infrastructure having flat roof along with an arcade that overlooks the road through the sea. The wall are build in the typical, local isodomic masonry. It keeps a highly amazing structure from inside, which is visible in the plans of this infrastructure. Today you will find a pastery and coffee shop in this building.

The Ancient Ialysos:

You can find Ialysos 13 km away from Rhodes city that covers northern part of the Island of Rhodes. This place was inhabited in the medieval times. You can see the relics of the Minoan community that are found at Trianda. Must see things at this site include the temple of Athena Polias, Doric fountain-house, church of the knights, Byzantine fortifications, ruins of the katholikon of a Byzantine monastery, medieval monastery and single cell chapel of Ayios Georgios Chostos. Furthermore, there are Mycenaean cemeteries that can be seen in the nearby Makria-Vounara and Moschou-Vounara hills.

Ancient Kamiros:

The Ancient Kamiros is situated nearby cape of Agios Minas – on the Rhodes north-western seashore. It was a powrful place and one of the three big cities of the Island of Rhodes. You will really enjoy visiting this place during your Rhodes trip.

The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes:

The Archaeological Museum is located in the ancient building of the Knights’ Hospital. Being an in-town attraction, it is a two-storey infrastructure having an in-house courtyard with four sides and entrances. Tourists are greatly fascinated by the exhibits displayed in the museum.

The Palace of the Governor:

The Palace of the Governor is one of the most significant infrastructures established on Rhodes Island, during the Italian domination. The palace is a mix of a number of exclusive architectural styles. You will find this palace similar to Duces Palace of Venice from its arrangement point of view.

Some other historical sites you can visit during your Rhodes holidays are the Municipal Gallery, National Theatre, Rhodes Astike School, Rhodes Old Town, Rhodes Post Office and the St. Catherine Hospice. Rhodes Island is a best destination for archaeologists, history lovers and every vacationer who want to uncover its historic majesty.

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