Old Town Rhodes

Rhodes Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a well-preserved medieval town. Established in the 14th century by the Knights of St. John, it features cobblestone streets, the imposing Palace of the Grand Master, and ancient city walls. You can explore its historic landmarks, browse shops selling local crafts, and enjoy traditional Greek cuisine in its atmospheric squares and alleys.

The oldest inhabited city in Europe is a delight to visit for many reasons. The Old town of Rhodes showcases a hodgepodge of periodic architecture from when it was occupied by order of St. John to subsequently being ruled by the Turks and Italians. But other than the charm of the closely nestled town, its spirit is not medieval. The busy commercial streets are intricately connected with secluded alleys with many modern bistros and cafes. It has beautiful traces of its rich gothic history in the form of the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Great Hospital and the Street of the Knights in the Upper Town. At the same time, the lower town features gothic architecture, which coexists with huge mosques, historic public baths and charming buildings dating back to Ottoman rule. The streets of the old town are so intricately cobbled that it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes to wander around the area.