| Family Travels Rhodes |
| Rhodes is so rich in history. It was an important sea faring base for centuries...hence, the fighting for control. Rhodes has been under the control of Alexander the Great, the Persians, Athenians, and the Spartans until the Roman civil wars. Then Rhodes fell to the Byzantines, who ceded it to the Genoese (Italians), who turned it over the Knights of St. John. Rhodes became the home base to the Crusading Knights of St. John from 1309 to 1522, which results in the uniquely medieval flair of this Greek island. The Knights were ousted by the Turks (Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent--love that name) and later lost to the Italians before once again joining the Greek nation. So go explore Rhodes. Most of the tourist sites are perfectly packed within its city walls...so explore and get lost.. If you hit a wall, take a different ally. If you find a gate, get a good map before you leave the city walls...We did get out to Elli Beach for an afternoon break. But the beauty of Rhodes is its quaint streets, filled with excellent shopping bargains. Take time to have a long lunch and really enjoy the cuisine. We ordered everything. |
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| Date Last Visited -- 2008 |
| Rhodes (Rodhos) |
| The Palace of the Grand Masters Includes some good galleries on Ancient Rhodes history and another on the 4th Century to the Turkish Conquest The Mosaics alone are worth the ticket price. We had visited the Mosaic Museum in Florence so we had a real appreciation for artistry. |
| Odhos Ippoton restored medieval Street of the Knights |
| We found D'Amboise Gate Took Amerikis (street) down toward the Casino and rented chairs on Elli Beach Very hot, pebbly beach--Water shoes are a good idea |
| Mama Sofia Restaurant Just down from the Palace and D'Amboise Gate on Orfeos St is a wonderful little restaurant with rooftop dining (Across from the Clock Tower) Mom had Mousaka Amanda has a personal pizza and fries We decided to split a Tatziki plate and a Feta Pate...not realizing the portion were huge and dinner came with an assortment of tapenades and bread. Topped off with wine..We had an excellent lunch |
| Tatziki |
| Feta |
| Tatziki |
| Tatziki |
| Tatziki |
| Feta |
| Pizza and "fries" |
| Mousaka |
| After a great day of shopping, sightseeing museums and the palace, an afternoon at the beach, a great lunch, a little more shopping, we found the gate to exit back to the cruise ship We were feeling relaxed and wonderfully spoiled for spending a GREAT day exploring this WONDERFUL city. |
| Shopping What to Buy Men's Silk Ties Greek Linens--Tableclothes, Runners, napkins Greek "eyes" |