Medieval City of Rhodes

The medieval city is located within a 4 km-long wall. It is divided with the high town to the north and the lower town south-southwest. Originally separated from the lower town by a fortified wall, the high town was entirely built by the Knights.

Shaped by centuries of knights, sultans, and seafarers, Rhodes Old Town is a place where time feels beautifully suspended. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most captivating mediaeval towns in Europe, drawing travellers with its stone fortifications, winding cobbled streets, and rich blend of cultures.

This impressive statue of the sun god Helios stood at the entrance to the harbor and was a symbol of the city. Although the statue no longer exists, the site remains important to the history of Rhodes. You can still see the location where it once stood.

Today, the city of Rhodes is an important Greek urban center and popular international tourist destination.