Occupiers over the centuries have left their stamp on the Medieval Town of Rhodes, which dates back hundreds of years before the birth of Christ.
The conquerors that had the most influence over this ancient city were the Order of the Knights of Saint Jon or Jerusalem that occupied Rhodes from 1308 to 1523.
The Palace of the Grand Masters which functioned as their headquarters is one of the greatest monuments erected in the Middle Ages.
The Upper Town, with its Street of the Knights and 4 km (2.5 mile) long wall, is considered a very beautiful example of Gothic architecture The Lower Town features embellishments such as mosques and public baths that were added by the Ottomans. By foot is the best way to explore this gems.
