dating from 408 BC, the city of Rodos (Ródos), on the northern peak of Rodos Island, in Dodecanese, is a wonderful contrast between old and modern, with two distinct halves.The magnificent old medieval city, included in the UNESCO list, is within the limits of the modern city, but remains completely separate, due to a double set of raised walls, covered with domes and minarets.Inside is a labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets and markets, which are a pleasure to wander.
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Best period
In Rodos, the weather is good everywhere in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
On average, the hottest months in Lindos are July, August and September, and the coldest months are January and February
The cities with the best climate are Lindos, Afántou, Faliráki, Iliayssos, Kolymbia, Camiros, Macheria, Monolithos and Petalouss, with a good time at least 10 months a year
Tourist Attractions
Built in 1522, the year in which the Ottoman Turks took the city, this pink-white mosque with an elegant minaret was built to commemorate the island's conquest by Süleyman I. Sultan, also known as Süleyman Magnificul, was one of the most powerful leaders in the world at that time,recognized as the golden age of the Ottomans.Under the Turks, most of the many churches in Rodos were transformed into mosques.
The old Port Mândráki, dating from the establishment of the city in 408 BC, is protected by a long breaker, lined by three decommissioned windmills, with the fort of St. Nicholas from the 15th century at its northern peak.Flawing the entrance to the port are two stone columns covered by bronze figures of a deer and a deer.The deer are the heraldic symbol of the fruit and are still described on the local ceramics, such as plates, ashtrays and plates sold as souvenirs.in which the deer is now.Today, Mândráki is used by yachts and trip boats offering one day trips to the nearby islands Symi and Halki and Marmaris on the Coast of Turkey
Constructed by the knights of Saint John, a Catholic religious military order mentioned above, dedicated to the stopping of the spread of Islam, as well as the care of the sick and the poor, this imposing hospital was built between 1440 and 1489. Sfumed garden in the yard, houses the archaeological museum of the city.Here, you will see displays in the discoveries of archaeological sites on the entire island, including marble statues, urns, funeral stars and amazing mosaics.and is known as Aphrodite of Rodos
At the top of the Street of the Knights, the Palace of the Great Masters is a massive fortress defended by a triple wall circuit that is in the highest point in the old city.Built on the site of an old Byzantine fortress, it was built by the knights of Saint John (Alias Hospital Knights), a Catholic military order, who drove the island between 1309 and 1522.Holiday for King Emmanuel III and later for Fascist Mussolini dictator.A capricious structure with towers and cranks, floors with gravel mosaic, antiques and antiques, has more than 150 rooms, but only about 20 are open to tourists.
Apart from the fortifications, the so-called new city was first placed by the local Greeks after the Ottoman Turks drove them from the medi center in 1522. However, it won its current aspect in the 1930s, when the Italians, under Mussolini, added the elegant Art Deco administrative buildings with view to the Mandraki port, includingThe aquarium. Between the port of Mandraki and the northern tip of the island, there are a string of narrow sandy beaches, with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent
This is the main beach of the city and, in summer, it can become very crowded, although the clear blue water remains warm enough to swim until October.The beach is largely pebbles, so it can be a little rocky to walk or sit down, but there are a lot of loungers and umbrellas to rent in season.Note that the water deepens quickly, so it is not the best option for young children.There is even a configured diving platform to jump off the sea.There is also good snorkeling nearby.
Originally built at the end of the 7th century, the Roloi clock tower in the old medi city is a Top Tourist Attraction in Rodos.The Byzantine structure suffered some rebirths from its initial creation - it was damaged by an explosion of 1856 and then rebuilt with baroque touches.But the best thing to do is climb to the top of the tower and admire the panoramic views of the fruit below.Visit either early in the morning or late afternoon.
Running from the Hospital of the Knights to the Palace of the Great Masters, the cobbled street of the knights is lined with stone buildings and gothic arches and still looks as it had in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.Here the knights had their "inns" - the order was divided into seven "languages" (England, France, Germany, Italy, Aragon and Provence), each with their own "inn", where the members will meet.
