Greek Rhodes - sights of the sunny island

There is an opinion that popular resorts among ordinary mortals, once long ago, were chosen by the gods. And how else to explain the presence of such heavenly places on earth as Bali or Maldives, Bora Bora or Rhodes? Take at least the last - the Greek island of Rhodes. Located on the embrace of two seas - the Mediterranean and the Aegean - this fabulous island, according to myths, is the brainchild of the Greek god of the sun - Helios.

Emerged from the depths of the sea, this paradise island was named "Rhodes" after the beloved nymph and wife of the solar god. Spending more than 300 days a year on the island, the Sun god gave this corner the same number of warm and sunny days. This is the main reason that all year round tourists from all over the world fly to this fabulous Greek island of Rhodes. Attractions are the second cause of burning interest in this place. After all, it was on this island once was one of the seven wonders of the world - the Colossus of Rhodes. Having stood only a few decades, the monumental statue was destroyed during the strongest earthquake.

The Turkish neighborhood, the location of the island at the intersection of trade routes - all this left an imprint on the development of the culture of the island of Rhodes. The sights, preserved in this Greek paradise, tell the history of the island's development, its victories and its defeats. It is not without reason that this blessed, full of mythical secrets and legends, dotted with various architectural monuments, took place under UNESCO's wing, declaring it a World Heritage site.

Modern and ancient beginnings are closely intertwined in this fantastic place called the island of Rhodes. The sights of this fabulous island are everywhere. The main city of the same name shows the world the face of a colorful combination of two completely polar components - modernity and antiquity. Rhodes is divided into two districts: Old and New Town. While the old part of the city allows people to contemplate the culture of antiquity and the legacy of the knights of the Order of St. John, the daring modern buildings of the New City cheerfully greet their guests and inhabitants, although they are a little timid before the splendor of ancient neighbors.

Almost all the architectural sights of the island of Rhodes are located on the territory of the Old Town. The main monument of the cultural heritage of the Knights-Johannites is the palace of the Grand Masters, whose "harnesses" captivate the captivating street of the Knights of Ioannites - Hippoton. It is famous for its historical buildings, monuments and monuments. As a thread, it connects the past - the Old Town, and the present - the New Town of Rhodes Island.

Sights of the times of Turkish rule are on the territory of Chora - part of the medieval city. Here, tourists can contemplate the old mosques, the Muslim library, which contains the ancient manuscripts, and the Turkish baths that still work today.

A huge number of ancient Christian monuments of architecture survived on the territory of the island of Rhodes. The sights of the city include an open-air theater, beckoning the market paradise of Socratus Street, the magical fortress of Agios Nikolaos standing on the site of the majestic statue of Helios - Colossus of Rhodes. The ruins of the ancient amphitheater, the stadium and the temples of Aphrodite and Apollo in the acropolis of Lindos are of great archaeological and scientific interest.

Sunny beaches, caressed by sea waters, delightful natural landscapes and amazing ancient architecture - what else can you wish for a wonderful holiday?