The city of Rhodes
Founded from the merging of the three Dorian cities of Ialyssos, Kamiros and Lindos, the town was ruled by the priest of the sun, and its coins bore images of the god Helios.

Lindos Acropolis
Lindos is located along two beaches in the shape of a half-moon. Trace the steps of Doric domination in the epigraphs on the Acropolis.

Socrates’ market
Walk through the medieval gates of the town and let yourself be enchanted by its multicoloured window displays!

Square with the 100 Palms (Plateia 100 Hourmadies)
A long and narrow square flanked by rows of palm trees. Why not visit the three storey Nestorideion Melathron, the gallery run by Rhodes Town Council with over 1,000 works of art by Greek artists.

The Colossus of Rhodes
One of the 7 wonders of the world, the Colossus was created by the sculptor Chares of Lindos. Thestatuewasshapedoutofbronzeandwas 31 mtall. Intheyear 226 BCitwasdestroyedinanearthquakeandneverreplaced. The statue is known to all far and wide and is surrounded by many myths.

Astrology
Rhodes is believed to be the birthplace of astrology! Hipparchus, the great astronomer who lived here in the 3^rd century, linked celestial phenomena with the fate of humans, in the belief that the soul was part of the heavens.

The Thalassini Pyle or Gate to the Port
The most popular and most impressive of the 11 gates protecting the Old Town of Rhodes. On your left is Hippocrates Square, and from here the most commercial street on the island takes you up to the Suleyman Mosque and the Islamic Library.

Mount Smith
Take an afternoon walk up to visit the ancient theatre and the Rhodes Acropolis before enjoying the wonderful sunset.

The Valley of the Butterflies
Gigantic trunks of the plane trees, arbutus, carobs, laurels, lentiscus or mastic trees, and oleanders combine with the River Pelekanos to create a mini paradise. Millions of panaxiaquadripunctaria (pretty, named after the Roman numeral IV that can be discerned on their wings) butterflies decorate rocks and trees with their velvet beauty, quite unique.

Talagoutes
Fried pastry speciality made with honey, walnuts, sesame seeds and cinnamon.

Rodini
A little valley, a park to the south of the city. Take a stroll along the paths, lined with plane trees, rhododendrums, willows, little bridges, lakes and lots of green. For those with an interest in archaeology, why not take a look at the tombs dating back to the time of the Ptolemies. The Rodini was also used as a park during the time of the Turkish occupation, and at the time of the Knights this was the location for their Court of the Magistrates.

Melekounia
A traditional local pasteli. This sweet was traditionally made by the women of every house before important celebrations, and each stage in the process would be accompanied by the respective song. Only found in the Koskinou area.

Anthony Quinn
A beach with natural stone deck-chairs, pine trees growing right down to the sea and emerald green waters… Anthony Quinn fell in love with the area and bought a large estate here during the filming for the ‘Guns of Navarone’. Ever since then the beach has borne the name of the great actor.

The Baths at Kallithea
Famous for their healing qualities since the time of the Dorians, the baths were at their most popular during the period between the First and Second World Wars. The architectural features of the village and its buildings combine a variety of styles – the ancient Greek, the Roman, the Byzantine and Arab architecture. The village retains its old fascination and takes you back to the glories of its past.

Dolce Vita
The heart of all nightlife on Rhodes beats in the narrow winding streets of the medieval part of the city. But there is much to enjoy outwith the walls of the ancient town centre as well…