Monolithos Castle (Kástro Monolíthou)
Monolithos, Greece
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- Type
- Castle in Greece
Visitor information
- Address: Epar.Od. Monolinthou-Frourio Monolinthou 89, Monolithos 851 08, Greece
- Official website: http://www.oldtown-rhodes.com/castle-of-monolithos-the-rock-that-hides-a-fort
People also ask
What is the history of Monolithos castle?
Monolithos castle was built by the Knights of Rhodes in the 1480 AD in order to protect the island from attacks and is placed on a rock 100 m. high; in fact the path towards the castle is so rough that no one has ever managed to conquer it.
What does monolithos mean?
The name of the village means "single stone" or "one stone." It typically refers to a large, single, solid block of stone or rock, often used in reference to natural formations or structures. The name refers to the Monolithos Castle, which is built on a large, solitary 100m high rock formation.
Is there a castle in Rhodes?
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, also known as the Kastello (Greek: Καστέλο , from Italian: Castello , "castle"), is a medieval castle in the city of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. It is one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in Greece.