Rodos Castle

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

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Located in Rhodes Old Town, this well-preserved medieval castle was erected as a Byzantine citadel in the late 7th century. The site has played …

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Jan 10, 2025
As my title says, my mind was blown. This castle is so well perserved that I don't even have words to describe it. You can pay a small fee of 3 euro and walk the walk that surrounds the city. It i…Full review by JennC1212
Dec 5, 2024
The woman who managed our hotel was very keen for us to visit this historically importantant building. I am sure most people would enjoy it very much. I became increasingly irritated by it the more I…Full review by Jeremy G
Oct 27, 2024
We met our guide, Irene, who gave a great tour, right by our cruise ship and walked around the town then up to the “castle”. The number of times this place changed hands was fascinating, original pe…Full review by raybyerley
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At the top of the Street of the Knights stands the Palace of the Grand Master, which once served as the administrative core of the Order of the …
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The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is a palace in the town of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. In the point th…
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The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is a magnificent 14th Century castle built by the Knights of Rhodes. This UNESC…
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The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, also known as the Kastello, is one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in Gr…
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Facts

Owner:Government of Greece
Construction completed:7th century (citadel)
Architect:Vittorio Mesturino (20C reconstruction)
Type:Castle

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Hi Can I buy the combined ticket on line?
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I don't know, I bought mine in the Palace
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Is the Palace push chair and/or wheelchair friendly?
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Just on ground floor. It’s not really wheelchair accessible. No elevator. Lots of stairs.
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Are there bathrooms in the palace?
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There are restrooms at the Palace but I only remember seeing them in one place. If you follow the suggested route you’ll be more than half way around before you find them.
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