The historic port of Rhodes
In Rhodes, the capital of the Dodecanese, the medieval past coexists harmoniously with the present. A stroll through the town reveals impressive buildings of the Italian occupation period, creating a distinctive urban landscape. Within the fortified medieval Old Town, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master (14th century) stand out without a doubt, along with many other remarkable landmarks waiting to be explored.
In Mandraki, the historic port adjacent to the New Town, legend has it that the magnificent Colossus of Rhodes once stood in antiquity. Today, at the entrance of the harbour, two bronze deer statues rest atop stone columns dating from the Venetian period and challenging you to photograph them.
Just a short distance away lies "Ellie" beach, described the British writer Lawrence Durrell as the most beautiful beach in the Mediterranean – be sure to take a dip in its crystal-clear waters.
Walking along the waterfront, you will encounter the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation (1925), which stands out for the vaulted ceilings, the frescoes, the icons and the tall bell tower at the side entrance. You will also find the fortress of Agios Nikolaos (15th century) crowned by its white lighthouse. Beside it, three medieval windmills once ground the grain brought in by ships.
Other imposing buildings that you will encounter in the coastal part of Mandraki are the New Market, the Post Office, the Prefecture, the Town Hall, the National Theatre, the "Aktaion" restaurant. Explore Mandraki and let the historic port of Rhodes tell you, its stories.
In Mandraki, the historic port adjacent to the New Town, legend has it that the magnificent Colossus of Rhodes once stood in antiquity. Today, at the entrance of the harbour, two bronze deer statues rest atop stone columns dating from the Venetian period and challenging you to photograph them.
Just a short distance away lies "Ellie" beach, described the British writer Lawrence Durrell as the most beautiful beach in the Mediterranean – be sure to take a dip in its crystal-clear waters.
Walking along the waterfront, you will encounter the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation (1925), which stands out for the vaulted ceilings, the frescoes, the icons and the tall bell tower at the side entrance. You will also find the fortress of Agios Nikolaos (15th century) crowned by its white lighthouse. Beside it, three medieval windmills once ground the grain brought in by ships.
Other imposing buildings that you will encounter in the coastal part of Mandraki are the New Market, the Post Office, the Prefecture, the Town Hall, the National Theatre, the "Aktaion" restaurant. Explore Mandraki and let the historic port of Rhodes tell you, its stories.
