The Greek island of Rhodes was home to the Knights of St. John, also known as the Hospitallers, from the early 14th century to the early 16th century. Much of what the Knights constructed still stands, lending a medieval character to the Greek city that tourists can enjoy to this day.
The photos below provide an introductory look at medieval Rhodes, including the fortifications built by the Knights Hospitaller and the palace of their Grand Master.
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- Rhodes Harbor from the SeaView of the harbor at Rhodes from on board ship
- Rhodes Harbor from the Sea - A Closer ViewA closer view of the harbor stronghold
- View of Rhodes HarborA shot of the harbor from land
- Seagate to the Old Town at RhodesView of the gate to the old walled city on Rhodes from the harbor
- Back View of the Sea GateView of the gate from within the old town
- Sea View of the PalaceThe Grand Master's residence as seen from the water
- Gate of the Grand Master's PalaceEntrance to the residence of the Grand Master of the Hospitallers
- Interior Square of the PalaceView of a courtyard inside the Grand Master's Palace
- Interior of the Grand Master's PalaceInside the residence
- St. John's GateOne of many gates to the Old Town
- Gate to the Old TownRound towers flank this entrance to the old town
- Medieval Fortifications of the Old Town at RhodesBulwarks constructed by the Knights Hospitaller
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