The Rhodes fortress was built in the XIII century by the knights of the monastic Order of St. John, better known as the Order of the Hospitallers. The walls of the structure grew on the site of the ancient acropolis. In the XV century, the castle was considered one of the most impregnable fortresses of the Christian world. The ring of stone walls was more than 4 km long . Inside is the Palace of the Grand Masters, erected on the site of the temple of Helios. Only the walls of this castle have survived to the present day.

Inside the walls of the Rhodes fortress are the medieval quarters of Rhodes, built during the reign of the Order of St. John on the foundation of the buildings of the Ancient era. 10 gates located along the perimeter of the fortress wall lead to the territory of the old city. The streets of the medieval city are paved with cobblestones, knights once lived in the powerful walls of the preserved buildings, a hospital and administrative institutions were located.

Knights Street is located on the territory of the Medieval city of Rhodes. It begins at the gates of the Palace of the Grand Masters. Mainly on this street there are houses of "languages" — national groups of knights who came to Rhodes from different countries. For example, there was once a House of French knights and a House of Spain. In the Middle Ages, the Knights' Street also housed the stables of the Order.

Lindos is one of the most ancient cities of the island, it was founded in the X century BC. The local ancient Acropolis is second only to the Athenian one in importance. The local temple of Athena Lindia was once visited by Alexander the Great, and in the I century A.D. the Apostle Paul visited here. All city buildings are painted white. The ancient houses are many hundreds of years old, but according to the law, new buildings cannot be erected in the city in order to preserve its historical appearance.

The ancient harbor, which was the main port of Rhodes for 2.5 thousand years. At the entrance to the port there are two stone columns, on which a giant 36-meter statue of the Colossus of Rhodes rested in the III century AD (now there are figures of deer). On the stone breakwater there are three medieval mills, preserved from the chivalric times, and the fortress of St. Nicholas.

In the past, the fort was part of the Rhodes defensive system. It is located on the edge of a stone breakwater, built in the era of Antiquity. First, in the XV century, the central tower of the fortress was erected, called the "Tower of Mills". A few years after the Turkish siege of 1480, the structure was surrounded by a moat and surrounded by a wall. Nowadays, a lighthouse is located on the territory of the Fort of St. Nicholas.

The Acropolis of Lindos is one of the most significant architectural monuments of Greece. It is located on a cliff overhanging the sea. The first pagan temples appeared here in the V-IV centuries BC. The main sanctuary of the Acropolis is a temple in honor of Athena Linda, who was considered the patroness of the island. Many buildings are quite well preserved to this day, so tourists can contemplate not only the ruins.

The Acropolis is located on the hill of St. Stephen, where Monte Smith Park is located today. It consists of a stadium, an amphitheater and the remains of the temple of Apollo Pythias. According to the excavations, the first buildings appeared here in the III-II centuries BC. In the era of Antiquity, sanctuaries of the gods, public institutions, theaters were located on the territory of the Rhodes Acropolis. The main artifacts were discovered as a result of excavations in 1912-1945.

The stadium is located on the territory of the Rhodes Acropolis. It was erected in the II century BC. Sports competitions dedicated to the sun god Helios, who along with Athena was considered the patron saint of the island, were held here. It should be noted that the Rhodes athletes were among the strongest in ancient Greece. They constantly won prizes at competitions and earned numerous awards.

An ancient city in the north-west of the island, one of the most powerful policies of Rhodes, whose heyday occurred in the 5th century BC. Kamiros maintained economic ties with Asia Minor and mainland Greek city-states, actively developed agriculture and minted its own coin. In the III century AD, a devastating earthquake occurred in Rhodes, as a result of which the inhabitants left Kamiros, and the city fell into decline.

The hill on which one of the best viewing platforms of Rhodes is located. From here you can see the ancient city of Ialyssos and the resort of Ixia. Also on the top and slopes of Filerimos there are ruins of ancient Greek temples of Athena and Zeus and picturesque Christian cathedrals of the XV-XVIII centuries. In the XVI century, the monastery of the Theotokos was built on the mountain, where a miraculous icon created by the Apostle Luke was placed. At the entrance to the mountain stands an 18-meter concrete cross.

The exact date of the monastery's construction is unknown. Since the XV century, a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary has been kept here. It is believed that she helps childless couples conceive a child, so the flow of pilgrims to this place never runs out. Tsambika Monastery is divided into lower and upper. On the territory of the lower monastery there is a temple with an icon, an Orthodox museum, a cafe and a souvenir shop. The upper part of the monastery is located on the top of a hill, offering a magnificent view of the beaches of Tsambik.

The temple was built in the XIII century, it is located in the center of the ancient city of Lindos. During the following centuries, the church was reconstructed more than once, one of the large–scale restorations was carried out under Pierre de Aubusson, Grand Master of the Order of St. John. The interior of the temple was renovated in the XX century during the rule of the Italians in Rhodes. The church has a very picturesque snow-white facade, contrasting sharply with the bright red tiled roof.

Jews settled in Rhodes more than 2.3 thousand years ago, but the first synagogues began to appear already in the Middle Ages. Kahal Shalom is considered the oldest synagogue in Greece, it was built at the end of the XVI century and worked until the 30s of the XX century, before the arrival of the fascist dictatorship. The Jews were expelled from the island, and the synagogue was abandoned. Nowadays, the synagogue has opened its doors again, but only during the high tourist season, when a sufficient number of tourists come to the island.

Saint Nectarius is quite a revered figure in the Greek Orthodox Church, despite the fact that he was canonized relatively recently. It is believed that it helps patients to heal from ailments. A small temple in his honor was built at the expense of pilgrims. The church was built in the classical Byzantine style. The facade of the building has an unusual terracotta shade and is decorated with elegant columns.

The temple is located in the center of the small village of Siana, which is 65 km away. from Rhodes, on the slope of Mount Akramitis. The temple was built in the XIV century from natural stone. On the edges of the main facade there are two symmetrical clock towers, the roof of the building is covered with red tiles. The church interiors are distinguished by luxury, the ceiling is decorated with magnificent frescoes and decorated with gilding.

The museum funds exhibit an extensive collection of artifacts found during excavations on the island. The age of many exhibits exceeds several thousand years. One of the most valuable items in the collection is the statue of Aphrodite of Rhodes, dated to the I century BC. The sculpture is made of Parian marble. Also in the museum there are statues of gods created in the VI-V centuries BC.

The castle of the XV century, built by the knights of the Order of St. John. Like most similar structures of that time, the Monolith was built for defensive purposes. The structure justified its purpose – in the entire history of its existence, the castle has never been stormed. Now the building is in a very neglected state, as over time it has undergone serious damage.

A defensive structure of the XVI century, erected during the rule of the Hospitallers. The castle is built in the Venetian style. Due to its convenient location, a panoramic and very convenient view opens from the walls, which made it possible to observe the enemy's maneuvers. After the siege of 1480, the castle was badly damaged. The knights of the order decided to restore it later, but as a result of the defeat in the struggle for Rhodes, these plans were not destined to be realized.

The park is located a few kilometers from the center of Rhodes. It is considered the world's oldest landscape park and one of the main attractions of the island. It is not known exactly when the Motherland was founded, but during the Roman Empire, the park was already a popular place for walking and relaxing. Parts of Roman aqueducts have been preserved on its territory, century-old cypresses and pines grow here, there are also small lakes.

Thermal springs located in Kalifei – a resort village, which is located near the city of Rhodes. The bathing complex was built in 1928 as part of the development of tourist infrastructure on the island. The building of the baths was built according to the project of P. Lombardi, nowadays it is considered a valuable architectural monument. The baths worked until 1967, after which they were closed for 40 years. The reopening took place in 2007.

A natural attraction near the village of Kolymbia, located on the way from Rhodes to Lindos. Seven Springs are a network of small streams and springs that flow directly from the rock and form a lake with the purest drinking water. The area itself is quite picturesque, as it is located among a relict forest overgrown with pines, cypresses and plane trees. To get to the lake, you need to go through a small tunnel.

A protected area located about 27 km away. from the city of Rhodes. Lush green vegetation grows in this area, waterfalls beat, numerous streams merge into small lakes. Even in the hottest weather, you can find the long-awaited coolness here. In summer, thousands of colorful butterflies arrive in the valley, because of which the whole landscape is covered with a bright colorful carpet. The place is considered unique not only in Greece, but throughout Europe.

The farm is home to more than 120 ostriches, as well as deer, camels, birds, donkeys and goats. For the entertainment of visitors, riding on huge birds is organized. As in all such places, there is a shop at the farm where customers are offered products from various parts of the ostrich. A local restaurant serves the meat of this bird and an omelet made of huge eggs for lunch. The farm is located near the village of Petaloudes.

A picturesque piece of coast with golden sand and the purest azure sea. The beach is located near the village of Haruki. Agharti is popular with tourists with children due to its rather gentle descent into the sea. On the beach there is a developed tourist infrastructure with taverns, rental of sunbeds and other services. "Agia agati" in translation means "holy purity".

The beach is located at the foot of Mount Tsambika, the surroundings of which are considered the most beautiful places in Rhodes. The beach has a fairly long sandy strip, it is characterized by increased cleanliness and transparency of the sea. Numerous cafes, sports centers and entertainment are at the service of tourists. A fairly popular way of spending time is riding quad bikes in the vicinity of the beach.

The cape is located in the southernmost part of the island, it is connected to Rhodes by a narrow sandy isthmus. In winter, the waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas flood this passage, and in summer they recede, forming a magnificent sand spit, which is used as a beach. Cape Prasonisi is a popular place for kitesurfers and windsurfers.

The bay of Agios Pavlos is located near the ancient Acropolis of Lindos. It is believed that in the I century A.D. the Apostle Paul landed here. There is a beautiful sandy and pebble beach, equipped with all the necessary infrastructure. The natural protrusions of the surrounding rocks serve as springboards for jumping into the water. In honor of St. Paul, a small snow-white church was erected on the territory of the bay.

The bay is included in the list of the most picturesque places of Rhodes. It is named after the actor E. Queen, who was popular in the first half of the XX century. In the 60s, the actor acquired a plot of land and settled on the territory of the bay. According to another version, it is believed that the authorities of Rhodes were so pleased with the presence of the star that they granted him land for indefinite use in return for the creation of a cinema center on the island. But Quinn never did anything and had to leave.

A popular amusement park located on the territory of the resort town of the same name. The water park has areas for children of all ages, so safety is ensured even for the youngest visitors. Near the complex there is a beach, many shops, restaurants, souvenir shops. In high season, there is always a large influx of tourists in the water park, which is why queues form at the slides.