According to statistics published by the Ministry of Culture, the Palace of the Grand Masters in Rhodes ranked 3rd in visitors amongst the Greek Museums during 2007. The most visited museum is the National Archeological Museum of Athens while second ranks the Archeological Museum of Olympia.
In the Municipal Garden that surround the walls of the Medieval town takes place an entertaining and educational show. Combining the dramatic architectural setting with evocative lighting, projected images and stereophonic effects, this show is a kind of theatre without actors. It narrates the story of the unequal struggles between the Knights of Saint John [...]
A wealth of events with the participation of artists and associations from Greece and from around the world, will be presented during the International Medieval Festival of Rhodes. People can actively take part in the events, volunteers are welcomed. For more information you may contact the municipal Cultural Organization of Rhodes (+30 22410 27427 / [...]
The Kalithea Springs and the Dodecanesian Artists Association invites you to the exhibition title «The Springs of the Future», held in Kalithea from March 22nd to April 16th.
The International Writers and Translators Center of Rhodes, with the occassion of the World Day of Children Book on April 2nd, announces the 2nd Student Poster Competition, with books as its central theme.
The Palace, in the heart of the old city of Rhodes, was built by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, who ruled the island from 1309 to 1522. The fortress was the seat of the head of the order, the Grand Master. It was rebuilt in the 1930s.
The Knights of St. John were a [...]
Tickets
Full: €3
Reduced: €2
Free admission for:
Journalists
Members of the ICOM-ICOMOS
Persons possessing a free admission card
Persons under 19
Soldiers carrying out their military service
Tour guides
University students from Greece and the E.U.
Reduced admission for:
Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65
Students from countries outside the E.U.
Open hours
Winter: 1st November to 31 March
08:30-15:00
Summer: 1st July until 31 October
Tuesday - Sunday: 08:00 [...]
According to a yesterday’s announcement from the 4th Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities, starting from today Friday April 4th, the Palace of the Grand Masters will remain closed for an undefined period as urgent restoration works are needed. Built in the 14th century, the Palace is the most visited monument on the island of Rhodes, attracting [...]
Rhodes has always attracted the interest of the cinema industry. The majority of Greek films produced during the ’60s feature the beautiful physical scenery of the island. There is also a large number of foreign film productions, including some of the Hollywood finest that where shot in Rhodes. In the recent years a growing number of advertising productions choose Rhodes for its stunning physical scenery. So while in Rhodes, it is not uncommon to find yourself in front of a filming set.
The film’s story begins in 1566 in his birth land, the island of Crete, under Venetian rule on those times. Domenico’s father is a rebel fighting against his country’s conquerors, while Domenico is already a known painter, enjoying the fame and success of his art. In his life and work the artist amalgamates the Cretan pride with the Venetian culture, acknowledging at the same time the attraction exerted to him by Venice, a city representing the epicenter of his artistic world.
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