Crete at the bottom of the map. Rhodes is the easternmost of the white (Greek) islands, with the town of Rhodes at the northern end (click on images for enlargements).
The old town is essentially the part of the town lying inside the
mammoth walls built by the
Knights Hospitaller. The modern town of
Rhodes lies outside the old city walls.
Modern city to the north and south of Rhodes Old Town, shown here in dark yellow
Old Town of Rhodes showing the Hospitaller walls in brown.
Main street of the Rhodes Old Town. Rhodes is primarily a summer resort. In the winter most of the stores and restaurants serving tourists are closed and the town is very quiet.
Same street in summertime; obviously a different scene (not my photo)
Main Square of Rhodes Old Town
Ipoton Street, or the Street of Knights, leading to the Castle of the Knights Hospitaller. On either side of the street were lodges which hosted members of the Knights Hospitaller from various European countries. Prominent were the French and English.
Another view of the Street of Knights
Entrance to the Castle of Knights, which was the headquarter of the Knights Hospitaller and the home of their Grand Master. Parts of the castle was destroyed by a gunpowder explosion in the nineteenth century. It was rebuilt in the twentieth century. The entryway with its two towers, however, reportedly dates back to the original building.
Another view of the entrance to the Castle of the Knights Hospitaller.
Another view of the entrance to the Castle of the Knights Hospitaller
Courtyard of the Castle of the Knights Hospitaller
Arcade of the Castle of the Knights Hospitaller
Backside of the Castle of the Knights Hospitaller
View of Castle of the Knights Hospitaller from the back
My quarters in Rhodes Old Town. Oddly enough, the hotel appeared to be
run by a Chinese woman in her early twenties. It was certainly an
accommodating place. My room even had complimentary ground coffee and a
French press.
