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The largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago of Greece, its same name city combines beaches, archaeological sites, and an extensive medieval town. It is where the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood. Experience the blend of the Minoan era, Mycenaean era, Archaic era, and medieval era in the ambiance old town, and learn about the eras and civilizations that shaped the western civilization. Explore and admire the tangle of cobbled streets that will spirit you back to the days of the Byzantine Empire.
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Meeting and pickup
At the fountain in the center of the Hippocrates Square
Itinerary
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Ippokratous Square sits in the center of the medieval walled city of Rhodes. The ornated fountain in the center is the only remaining evidence of an important construction of the Knights Hospitaller in the 14th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Also known as the Marine Gate, it is a medieval gate constructed in 1478 to serve as the main entrance from the harbor into the city. Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson ordered it to imitate the Gate to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon in France - which is 2 centuries older.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The Eleftherias (Freedom) Gate is the main connection between the medieval town and Mandraki Harbor. It was made after WWII by the Italians, which saw themselves as the liberators of Rhodes.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A gem of Bysantine style and one of the city's most popular attrations, it was built sometime in the 11th century and used as a Orthodox Bysantine Cathedral, a Latin Cathedral under the Franks, and a mosque under Ottoman rule.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This old cobblestoned street will bring you back to the Middle Ages, as it is one of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe. It runds from the square of the Knights' Hospital to the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of the Order of St. John. While walking you'll see seven inns representing the same amount of countries from which the Knights came from: England, Germany, Italy, France, Aragon, Provence, and Auvergne.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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