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Rhodes

Added: March 29, 2014

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We had made 2nd trip to Greece in 2013. This time we picked just single island - Ρόδος. Another difference was the approach we took. We waited till the last moment, hoping for better prices on last minute holidays, because my in-laws were there in summer 2012 and they got really good price. But it seems it does not work like that in September. 5 days ahead we bought last 2 flight tickets and they were not cheaper than 2 weeks earlier.

But we did something as we usually do. We did not stay at single place, but split our stay to 2 places. One was in city Rhodes, to allow us explore west part of island and the city. And then we moved south to Faliraki to explore east and south. And such a kind of freedom is not offered by any travel agency...

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

We were accommodated in Royal Aparthotel City Centre, very convenient location close to bus station and to medieval city, to allow visiting it several times. Just by seeing it on map I did not realize how close it was.

We spent more time exploring west coast and we were unfortunate enough to visit the castle later afternoon when some parts of it had been already closed. They offered us possibility to revisit with the same ticket later, but because they had 2 days strike starting next day, it could not help us.

Whole medieval city of Rhodes is surrounded by impressive walls.
Rhodes city, Greece

Rhodes city walls, Greece

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Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Greece

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Greece

Courtyard of the Palace
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Greece

Arches in Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Greece

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Greece

Tower in Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Greece

Medieval Rhodes

Rest of walled medieval city is very busy tourist place. I would say I have not seen many which would be busier. But I have not seen all of them... yet :-)

I try to avoid photos full of people so I cannot show any proof of my claim. But it was really packed by shops, restaurants, people selling stupid things directly in street. And of course it was full of tourists.

The Street of Knights, next to Palace.
Medieval city of Rhodes, Greece

Medieval city of Rhodes, Greece

Medieval city of Rhodes, Greece

Mosk with minaret.
Mosk in Rhodes, Greece

Minaret in Rhodes, Greece      Tower in medieval Rhodes, Greece

Towers at other side of wall in evening light.
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Medieval city of Rhodes, Greece

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