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In antiquity, the famous Colossus which used to stand in the Port of
Rhodes, Mandraki, was one of the seven wonders of the world!
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In antiquity, the famous Colossus which used to stand in the Port of
Rhodes, Mandraki, was one of the seven wonders of the world!
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Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese. It is 246 nautical miles from Piraeus and has a population of 91.000. Rhodes is accessible by boat from Piraeus, by air from Athens and other international airports.
Rhodes is a city with two characters. The old town is encircled
by medieval castles; there are narrow lanes, churches, the Knights' Castle
and the Castello.The Knights' Hospital, an impressive building dating from the 15th
century, now houses the Archaeological Museum and its rich collection,
including the famous Venus of Rhodes.
The new city extends beyond these evocative walls; here, the visitor will find glamorous hotels
and shops full of characteristic items of Rhodian folk art. Many cultural
events take place in Rhodes during the summer months.
The Valley of the Butterflies, Filerimos, Kameiros, Kallithea, Faliraki and Lindos with its ancient Acropolis are all a must for visitors..
