Temple of Athena, Lyndos, RhodesRhodes is a large island of 540 square miles. We started our day by driving to Lindos with its acropolis. We climbed 300 stairs to the top, even Mary made it after being sick. (Though this appears to have damaged her knee for the rest of trip.) In Classical times, it had 3 large terraces with a temple to Athena at the top, 116 meters above the sea. From the top you see St. Paul's Bay where his ship capsized. In the 14th century, a Byzantine fortress was built on the acropolis.
We returned to the city of Rhodes to tour the medieval walled city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century. These are the best preserved medieval walls in Europe. Today, it is filled with shops and restaurants, but also 6000 people live within the walls. Some of the key sights are the Palace of the Grand Masters (rebuilt 80 years ago when the Italians ruled Rhodes), the clock tower and the lodge & hospital of St. John.It is very impressive walking through the walled city.
We returned to the city of Rhodes to tour the medieval walled city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century. These are the best preserved medieval walls in Europe. Today, it is filled with shops and restaurants, but also 6000 people live within the walls. Some of the key sights are the Palace of the Grand Masters (rebuilt 80 years ago when the Italians ruled Rhodes), the clock tower and the lodge & hospital of St. John.It is very impressive walking through the walled city.
Palace of the Grand Masters, Rhodes
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