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Lindos

By the Editor

Lindos is probably the most popular resort on the island of Rhodes, located on the east coast at about 47 km from the island's capital. The village was once the capital of the island but today is basically a holiday resort centered on a small medieval village, topped with a fortified ancient Acropolis reached through a series of steps, which can be ascended on donkeys. get_flickrRSS(12, "community", "lindos"); From ...

New discoveries in the port of Rhodes

Apr 23rd, 2008 | By the Editor

Greek divers and archaeologists discovered the remains of three medieval ships with 4,000 golden coins and jewellery on the bottom of the Aegean Sea, near the port of Rhodes. Analysis of the wood suggests one ship was built in the 13th century.

Greece is the word

Apr 20th, 2008 | By the Editor

"I left my filahta (talisman) behind in the hotel room. Laugh if you will, but on an ancient island, named after Rhodes, the all-powerful sea god's daughter, the prudent follow custom. I had a tip from a friendly taxi driver about the best Greek salad (horiatiki) in the Old City. Take old as a euphemism. The city of Rhodes was founded in 408BC, the days of Alexander the Great and ...

The Medieval Festival of Rhodes

By the Editor

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 / podr@rhodes.gr) or visit the site of the Medieval Rose or call +30 22410 74405 ...