RHODES

Rhodes, the capital of the islands of the Dodecanese, was originally planned by Hippodamus of Miletus in 5th century B.C. Fortified during the Crusades and home to mosques and baths from Ottoman rule, Rhodes offers visitors the chance to connect with the history of a thriving medieval city. The Palace of the Grand Master, Rhodes' most famous landmark, is now a museum, but used to be a Byzantine fortress until it was converted to a residence by Knights of the Order of Saint John, in the early 14th century. Within the Old Town of Rhodes, you can visit other famous Greek landmarks along the Street of Knights, such as the Hospital of the Knights, the Church of Our Lady of the Castle and the Orthodox Cathedral of Rhodes.

Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.

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http://traveltips.usatoday.com http://en.wikipedia.org

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