THE MEDIEVAL TOWN
An impressive medieval town soaring high above the city of Rhodes, wafts a mysterious aura through the streets, bringing forth the unique character of the island.
The famous Order of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, also known as the Order of Hospitallers, has left a unique mark on Rhodes. The tall walls enclose a distant world, a reminiscence of different eras and cultures coexisting through the centuries. The Order occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and transformed the town into a singular stronghold, which subsequently came under Turkish and Italian rule. The Medieval town, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, is the most compelling coalescence of Gothic and Ottoman architecture.
The famous Order of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, also known as the Order of Hospitallers, has left a unique mark on Rhodes. The tall walls enclose a distant world, a reminiscence of different eras and cultures coexisting through the centuries. The Order occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and transformed the town into a singular stronghold, which subsequently came under Turkish and Italian rule. The Medieval town, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, is the most compelling coalescence of Gothic and Ottoman architecture.
