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 Medieval City of Rhodes

Country: Greece
Medieval City of Rhodes The Order of St John of Jerusalem occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and set about transforming the city into a stronghold. It subsequently came under Turkish and Italian rule. With the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Great Hospital and the Street of the Knights, the Upper Town is one of the most beautiful urban ensembles of the Gothic period. In the Lower Town, Gothic architecture coexists with m ...

 Rhodes Island

Country: Greece
Rhodes Island Rhodes, Greece, the historic island of knights and medieval nobility. A holiday in Rhodes, Greece is like a trip through history, starting from antiquity to the present. Rhodes is an island that combines the ancient monuments and the ultra-modern business facilities, making it the ideal destination for both vacationers and business travelers. Its long sandy beaches and beautiful natural features ...

 Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon

Country: Greece
City: Athens
Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon For many visitors, Cape Sounion in Attica comes as a shock and a relief. Often the first sightseeing destination for the tour group participant who arrives in Athens at midday, (not recommended, by the way - aim for a late afternoon arrival with a dinner and good night's sleep before beginning the cultural crawl) the contrast between the hustle and bustle of modern Athens with this serene, imposin ...

 The Acropolis and the Parthenon

Country: Greece
City: Athens
The Acropolis and the Parthenon The Parthenon was designed by Phidias, a famous sculptor, at the behest of Pericles, a Greek politician credited with the founding of the city of Athens and with stimulating the so-called "Golden Age of Greece". The Greek architects Ictinos and Callicrates supervised the practical work of the consturction. Alternate spellings for these names include Iktinos, Kallikrates, and Pheidias - there is no ...

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