Greek Island Cruise, Rhodes Island, Greece
Rhodes old town is the medieval town of Rhodes, that is enclosed within a massive walls and is recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Town as well as one of the best preserved medieval towns.
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes: Ippoton, Rodos 851 00, Greece
The Order of St John of Jerusalem occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and set about transforming the city into a stronghold. It subsequently came under Turkish and Italian rule. With the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Great Hospital and the Street of the Knights, the Upper Town is one of the most beautiful urban ensembles of the Gothic period. In the Lower Town, Gothic architecture coexists with mosques, public baths and other buildings dating from the Ottoman period.
Entering the Medieval City of Rhodes.
A small alley seen from the main street
A small alley seen from the squre
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
Along the palace wall is the Street of the Knights of Rhodes
Entrance to the palace
Looking at the left side
Inside the palace
A museum inside the palace
Going upstairs
Rooms on the second floor
Out from the palace
Walking down the Street of the Knights of Rhodes
Looking back
Exiting the Medieval City
The ocean front
Away is Saint Nicholas Fortress
Back into the medieval city