This is the right place to get correct information for Rhodes island and Greece, Greece Tours Turkey Tours, Rhodes was an important center in the 5th to 3rd centuries BC as part of both the Roman and Byzantine empires. The Knights of St. John conquered and occupied Rhodes in 1306 and the medieval walled city is still a famous landmark in Rhodes town. The Knights of Rhodes rules until 1522, when Rhodes was conquered by Suleiman the Magnificent.
Rhodes is the one of the famous holiday place in Greece.The fabulous climate, night life, beaches, and wealth of tourist offerings make it a great holiday destination year round.
Rhodes is associated with a statue no longer standing. Tradition says that the entrance to the ancient harbour of Rhodes was straddled by a giant Colossus of the sun god Helios. The Colossus of Rhodes is said to have been a giant bronze statue, with a lit torch, and was one of the seven wonders of the world, until destroyed by a massive earthquake. Some say the statue will never be found, as it was cut up into small pieces and sold to the Saracens.
Today, two statues, a deer and a fawn, stand on columns at either side of the harbour entrance (now called Mandraki), welcoming you to Rhodes. From Mandraki, you can take boat trips to nearby Symi, Kalymnos, Pserimos, Patmos and Nisyros.


In 408 BC, the three major cities of Rhodes (Lindus, Ialysus, and Cameirus) banded together to build a new grand city at the northern tip of the island. This is the city of Rhodes today, one of the finest cities in the Mediterranean. Great weather and sunshine almost year round, the city of Rhodes combines cosmopolitan facilities with magical treasures from the past that seem almost untouched by time. With the sea all around you, the views are beautiful.
Not far from the harbour, in the east of the city, you'll find the famous Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes. The palace was originally built in the 14th century, but was then completely demolished in 1856 when the gunpowder that the Turks stored in the basement exploded.

The palace was restored by the Italians in 1939 during the occupation. The original design was followed faithfully, as this was to become the new palace for King Vitorio Emmanuele II or for Mussolini Not far from town, and serviced by frequent buses, visit Monte Smith, site of the ancient acropolis. The stadium and theatre have been restored, and there are a few remains and reconstructed columns from the temples of Zeus, Athena and Apollo.
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