Palace of Grand Masters
This palace was built in the 14th century and was constructed on the site where the Temple of Helios (the sun god of the Ancient Greeks) once stood. Visit the palace to explore its ballroom and music room, view its 16th and 17th century furniture, and marvel at its Medusa Mosaic.
Monolithos Castle
The Monolithos Castle was built by the Venetians in 1480 on top of a large rock that rises more than 300 feet off the ground. The castle itself is in ruins, but it’s still worth a visit because of its breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding islets.
The Aquarium of Rhodes
This aquarium, along with a museum, is housed in a building that was built in the 1930s and is called the Hydrobiological Station. Species from the Mediterranean Sea are presented in the aquarium to preserve them and raise awareness about them. These species include dolphins, seals, sharks, and sea turtles.
Panagia Tsambika
It’s said that the Monastery of Panagia Tsambika stands on the site where an altar to Artemis once stood. No one knows when the old structure was constructed, although it was rebuilt in 1770. The current monastery reflects the Dodecanesian architectural style, with a floor of shells and pebbles and a roof of hollow tiles.
Seven Springs
Known locally as the Epta Piges, these springs are set in a beautiful landscape with lush forests and rustic bridges. You can sit back and enjoy the relaxing ambiance, or you can follow the footpaths to locate the sources of the springs. Challenge yourself by walking through the dark tunnel that’s 610 feet long.
The Valley of Butterflies
If you visit during spring or autumn, you’ll get to see the swarms of butterfly that head off to this valley to reproduce. You’ll be asked to stay silent and avoid doing anything that would disturb the butterflies, but it’s worth it since you’ll get to observe these beautiful creatures in large numbers.
Filerimos Monastery
The Monastery of Panagia Filerimos, which was built in the 15th century and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary the Life-Giving Source, is located on the top of a hill in the town of Ialyssos. It’s different from other monasteries in Greece in that it’s built in the Gothic architectural style.
Lindos
This reflects the wealth of Lindos, an ancient town that was founded in the 10th century BC by the Dorian people and became a major trading point in the 8th century BC. Make sure to explore the temple of Athena Lindia, the temple of Diocletian, and the 14th century medieval castle.
Acropolis of Rhodes
The Acropolis of Rhodes has several temples, sanctuaries, and other public building, including the Nymphalia, the Stoa Building, the Temple of Pythian Apollo, and the Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus. It’s considered to be one of the best examples of Hellenic architecture that blends perfectly with its surroundings.
The Archaeological Museum
Considered to be the best museum in the Dodecanese Island Chain, this museum offers many interesting exhibits that date back up to 7,000 years. These include a marble statue of Aphrodite and a marble head of Helios (both from the 2nd century BC) and funerary slabs from the period of the Knights Hospitaller Order of Saint John (1309 to 1522).