must-visit in RhodesOld Town & Historic District
castle of the old town
📍 Rhodes Old Town, Greece
4.6/ 5.0
★★★★★
Introduction
Rhodes Old Town is Europe's best-preserved knightly citadel, built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 14th–15th centuries atop Byzantine and Ottoman remains, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tall walls, the Street of the Knights and the Grand Master's Palace weave Gothic, Byzantine and Islamic strands; labyrinthine stone lanes hide Turkish baths, a Jewish quarter and craft shops. A living slice of Crusader history and the most medieval stroll in the Aegean.
✨ Highlights
01
Knights' city
Rhodes Old Town is Europe's best-preserved knightly citadel.
02
Street of Knights
Tall walls, the Street of the Knights and the Grand Master's Palace weave Gothic.
03
Three styles
To go deeper, Three styles is the perfect entry point.
04
Maze lanes
Maze lanes adds a different flavour to Rhodes Old Town.
🛈 Practical Info
→Admission：Old town free (reference).
→Hours：All day (reference).
→Duration：About half a day.
→Getting there：Walk from harbour.
→Tip：Lose in lanes.
→Note：Very hot in summer.
💡 Tips
• Allow About half a day for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening all day (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Rhodes harbour; pair with nearby sights.
• At Rhodes Old Town, the official audio guide adds a lot.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting castle of the old town?
Allow About half a day for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening all day (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
