Most Visited Primitive Sites In Island Of Rhodes, Greece August 27, 2010
Posted by janey in : travel general , trackbackLike other Greek holiday resorts, the Island of Rhodes houses many of the picturesque traditional villages and remarkable medieval places. Rhodes Islands long history 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. You can find few relics of it, from where you can hardly have an idea of its original splendor. One of the best tourist destinations for Rhodes holidays, the Acropolis of Rhodes is an in-town tourist attraction.
The Aktaion Building. It is located in the Old Town of Rhodes, and it has a two-storey infastructure with flat roof and an arcade that overlos the road through the sea. In typical local isodomic masonry the walls are constructed. It carries a beautiful internal structure, which can be seen from its inside plans. Today this building serves as a coffee & pastry shop.
The Ancient Ialysos:
Spanning the northern area of Rhodes, Ialysos is situated at a distance of 13 kilometers from the city of Rhodes. This location was inhabited in the medieval times. You can view the remains of the Minoan population 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. Additionally, you can find the Mycenaean cemeteries in the neighboring vicinity of the Makria-Vounara and Moschou-Vounara hills.
Ancient Kamiros:
The Ancient Kamiros is located on the north-western coast of Rhodes, close to the cape of Agios Minas. It is popular for being a powerful place of its times and one of the three largest Doric cities of Rhodes. You will enjoy sightseeing activities in Rhodes if you visit this place.
The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes:
The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes can be found in the ancient building of the Hospital of Knights. 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 within the museum.
The Palace of the Governor:
The Palace of the Governor is one of the significant infrastructures built on Island Rhodes during Italian occupation . This palace is a fusion of diverse unique architectural styles. The arrangement of this mansion highly resembles the Duces Palace of Venice.
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.
Old Town Rhodes Hotels offers comfortable accommodation, great entertainment opportunities, delicious food, homelike environment and much more to make your Rhodes Holidays memorable on the Rhodes Island
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