Why go
The Palace of the Grand Master and the Street of the Knights explain the fortified city, while the Acropolis of Lindos opens the older island story. These are different outings, not a continuous walk: combine nearby Old Town sites on one day and give Lindos its own coastal trip.
Useful to know
- Keep Old Town sights together; plan Lindos as a separate journey from Rhodes city.
- Read about the vanished Colossus for context, but do not plan a statue visit.
The route, stop by stop
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
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Palace of the Grand Master
Enter the Knights’ former administrative palace for imposing rooms, mosaic floors and exhibitions on Rhodes. Its Italian-era restoration is part of what you see today.
Explore Walk · 4 min · Estimated
02Optional · – min
Street of the Knights
This cobbled Old Town street climbs toward the palace between former inns of the Knights' language groups. Its building fronts explain the route's historic role.
ExploreWalk · 715 min · Estimated
03Optional · – min
Acropolis of Lindos
The ancient sanctuary and later fortifications crown a steep rock above Lindos. Climb for the layered archaeology and wide views over the village and its two bays.
ExploreWalk · 689 min · Estimated
04Optional · – min
Rhodes Town
Rhodes Town brings the island’s medieval walls, harbour and newer city into one urban area. Explore its layers on foot, then plan individual monuments as separate visits.
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Rhodes city
At the island's northern tip, Rhodes city brings ancient harbours, a medieval walled town and a modern seafront into one urban visit. Give the Old Town enough time to explore beyond its gates.
Explore - 06
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The vanished Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus was a monumental statue of Helios raised after Rhodes survived a siege. It fell in an ancient earthquake, so its story enriches the harbour visit without providing a statue to see today.
Explore - 07
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Acropolis of Rhodes
Monte Smith holds an open-air cluster of ancient Rhodes: Apollo’s temple columns, a stadium and a small theatre. Visit for archaeology and a westward outlook.
Explore Walk · 716 min · Estimated
08Optional · – min
Lindos Village
Walk Lindos for its white houses, cobbled lanes and courtyards below a dramatic acropolis. The hilltop archaeological site is a separate, ticketed visit.
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