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The Palace of the Grand Master anchors Rhodes’ medieval town. Enter for the scale of the fortification, its courtyard and interior rooms rather than treating it as an exterior photo stop.

The palace turns the Knights’ presence in Rhodes into a visitable building. Its massive entrance and enclosed courts explain the defensive character of the old town, while the rooms and mosaics add another layer. It works well with a walk through the surrounding medieval streets.

• Fortified entrance inside the medieval city
• Large stone courtyard
• Interior rooms and mosaic floors

Check the palace’s current admission and hours before entering.

Combine it with nearby medieval streets on foot.