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What it's like

The Palace of the Grand Master stands in the Old Town of Rhodes. The Knights Hospitaller raised it in the early 14th century as part of their fortified stronghold, and it is still called Castello by many people.

A visit is a walk through the palace halls, which now work as a museum. Many thousands of people come each year, so expect company in the main rooms. The site gives a clear look at how the Knights lived and built.

Good to know

  • The palace was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the early 14th century as part of their fortified stronghold.
  • Visitors can tour the palace halls, and the building offers a glimpse of the site's historical and architectural importance.
A place to visit: ​
Museum

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.

How to get there
The palace sits in the Old Town, so you reach it on foot from the surrounding streets.
Time needed
What it costs
Suits
History lovers and architecture fans
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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

Tour
Rhodes

Medieval Old Town Rhodes Walking Tour

3 hours
Standard
5.0
​ (
6
)
$108
a person
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Acropolis of Lindos

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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.

Tours here from ​
$48
​ a person
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Town

Medieval City of Rhodes

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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 here from ​
$108
​ a person
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36.4465449
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Ancient site

Acropolis of Rhodes

Rhodes

The Acropolis of Rhodes is an ancient hilltop site above Rhodes town, where you walk among the ruins of an old city and take in the view.

Tours here from ​
​ a person
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Kamiros

Rhodes

Kamiros is an ancient city on Rhodes, one of three ancient cities on the island. The ruins give a clear picture of ancient Greek life, and you walk the stone remains on foot.

Tours here from ​
​ a person
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