What it's like
It is one of the best preserved medieval walled towns in Europe, and UNESCO lists it as a World Heritage Site. It sits in the northern part of the island, beside the harbor at Mandraki.
A visit is mostly a matter of walking. Start at the port and follow the narrow back streets, the Street of the Knights, and the Jewish Quarter. The Palace of the Grand Master is one of the main stops, and the market near the port adds a lively stretch of shops and stalls.
Good to know
- A tourist information kiosk stands at Great Alexander Square and the Street of the Knights.
- The road network in the Old Town was completed in 2023 to be accessible for disabled visitors.
- You can explore on your own or with a professional guide who explains the long history.
Medieval City of Rhodes
The walled Old Town of the Knights sits right beside the port at Mandraki. You can walk from the berth into its streets and squares.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Lindos village
Lindos is a whitewashed village on the east side of Rhodes, known for its winding backstreets and historic houses. Most visitors come to wander the lanes and see the churches and Captains' houses.
Palace of the Grand Master
The Palace of the Grand Master, called Castello, is a Knights' fortress that now works as a museum. Walk in from the Old Town streets and spend time among its halls.
Lindos
Lindos Beach is a famous sandy beach below the Acropolis of Lindos on Rhodes's east coast. It has won international awards and is one of the few sandy stretches on the island.
Acropolis of Lindos
The Acropolis of Lindos is a clifftop ancient site above the village of Lindos on Rhodes. You climb steep stone paths to a reconstructed temple of Lindian Athena and wide views over the bay.
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Old town and historic sights
