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2009 season celebrations

Sep 18th, 2008 | By the Editor

A number of important celebrations are been prepared to take place on the island in 2009. The Rhodian Tourism Promotion (PROTOUR) and the Municipality of Rhodes The Rhodes are inviting the holidaymakers to join in the events. Next year will mark 700 years since the founding of Rhodes medieval town, one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe which in 1988 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...

Acropolis of Lindos restoration progress

Aug 24th, 2008 | By the Editor

The final touches on one of its most popular tourist attractions on the island of Lindos: the Temple of the Lindian Athena. Greek archeologists are repairing the ham-fisted techniques used by Italians in the 1930s. Reconstructing Lindos. Related posts:Archeological sites on the island of Rhodes2009 season celebrations

Archeological sites on the island of Rhodes

By the Editor

Like almost every part of Greece, the island has a number of important archeological sites, evidence of a history of over three thousand years. Excavations bring every year to the light new foundings. It is common in Greece for a church or an important building to be situated over the relics of an acient temple, or for medieval fortification to use ancient castles and walls. Because of the continuity in ...

August full moon with eclipse

Aug 16th, 2008 | By the Editor

Tonight archeological sites all over Greece, will remain open to the public, to experience the full moon and the moon eclipse under the Greek sky. The moon eclipse will start at 22:36 and end at 01:43 local time. Not to be missed if you're looking for a lifetime experience. Related posts:Archeological sites on the island of Rhodes2009 season celebrations