Rhodes Guide: Info for travellers- Kariba Travel Agency

COLOSSUS OF RHODES

What happened to the Colossus of Rhodes? The Colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue of the Greek god Helios, erected on the Greek island of Rhodes in the harbor of its capital city, also named Rhodes. The most famous period in Rhodes’ history is undoubtedly the era of the Colossus. Following their victory over...

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KALLITHEA SPRINGS

At Kallithea bay the Italian spa facilities, the exotic vegetation and the sea combined paint the most memorable cinema-like picture. The Kallithea spa building complex is a distinguished cultural monument.

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CERAMIC POTTERY IN RHODES ISLAND

Rhodes has a long standing tradition of pottery going back to antiquity. Replicas of designs produced in those times are still manufactured today, along with new modern designs. Vivid colors, especially blue, are very prominent, along with certain uniquely Rhodian motifs, like the pomegranate flower and the classic deer.

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WINERY TASTING IN RHODES

Winery is a tradition of 2,400 years in Rhodes! A story from those early days tells how the Cretans, jealous of Rhodes fame for high quality wine, copied Rhodian amphorae in an attempt to pass off their own wine as Rhodian.

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OLD CITY OF RHODES

A legend by itself, the Old City of Rhodes is the best preserved, inhabited medieval city in Europe and a Cultural Heritage Monument proclaimed by UNESCO. The order of St John of Jerusalem occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523 and was set on transforming the city into a fort. Afterwards, the island came under Turkish...

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TSAMPIKA MONASTERY

The Monastery of Panagia Tsambika is located about 25 km south of Rhodes Town, between Kolymbia and Archangelos. The old monastery of Tsambika is built on top of a hill with a gorgeous view to the sea and the surrounding area, while the new monastery, which is fully operational today, is found on the road...

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ANCIENT CITY OF KAMIROS

The ancient City Of Kamiros is one of the most significant historical and archeological sites on the island of Rhodes. If you are a history geek, then your list of local sights to visit would be incomplete without Kamiros. On the north-western shore of Rhodes, close to the promontory of Saint Minas (the Ancient Mylantio),...

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ACROPOLI OF RHODES/TEMPLE OF APOLLO

Positioned on the western edge of the city, on the top of the hill of Saint Stefanos, the Acropolis of Rhodes and its imposing Temple of Apollo, are dominant features of the urban landscape. Unlike most of the ancient “acropoleis” it was not fortified. It consisted of a monumental zone with sanctuaries, large temples, public...

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OSTRICH PARK – FARM OF RHODES

Get away from the hectic city life and experience nature by strolling through a lovely scenery, observing countless rare birds and animals. During your visit you will be taken on a tour to every area of the Farm including the gift shop which offers accessories and products made from ostriches.

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