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Sight Seeing in Rhodes
People who know very little about Rhodes often know that a huge bronze statue called the Colossus of Rhodes once stood at the harbour as one of the tallest statues in its day and a wonder of the ancient world. But Rhodes has changed a lot in the thousands of years since it collapsed, and while evidence of Rhode's ancient past exists everywhere you look, the island has made its way into the 21st century as a top holiday destination.
The Colossus of Rhodes may have fallen millennia ago with no trace left, but there are still plenty of other ruins to visit on the island while on holiday. The biggest collection is to be found at the site of Kamiros, an ancient city on the northwest of the island. Highlight of the Hellenistic ruins include a fountain house, temple and altar - foundations here were laid as early as the 8th century BC, almost 3,000 years ago.
If you're interested in seeing some buildings that are still standing while on holiday you're in luck! The Castle of Feraklos overlooks the Haraki Agathi Beach and is a must-see sight for any holiday to the island. Kids especially will love to hear about how the Castle was once used by pirates and then as a prison. The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is home to items from around 2,500 year ago but the building itself is also a glorious site, even if it is only around 500 years old.
If you think Rhodes is stuck in the past though think again. One of the island's best attractions is actually concerned with the modern. The Municipal Gallery of Rhodes unashamedly promotes artists that have been producing art in more recent decades and only a fool would choose to ignore a chance to see how the ancient has influenced the present.
As far as holiday destinations go Rhodes seems to have everything - weather any Brit would be envious of, picturesque beaches, and a fantastic blend of the old and new. Ancient earthquakes and bombings during the Second World War have failed to make this island anything less than what it's always been - magical.
The Colossus of Rhodes may have fallen millennia ago with no trace left, but there are still plenty of other ruins to visit on the island while on holiday. The biggest collection is to be found at the site of Kamiros, an ancient city on the northwest of the island. Highlight of the Hellenistic ruins include a fountain house, temple and altar - foundations here were laid as early as the 8th century BC, almost 3,000 years ago.
If you're interested in seeing some buildings that are still standing while on holiday you're in luck! The Castle of Feraklos overlooks the Haraki Agathi Beach and is a must-see sight for any holiday to the island. Kids especially will love to hear about how the Castle was once used by pirates and then as a prison. The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is home to items from around 2,500 year ago but the building itself is also a glorious site, even if it is only around 500 years old.
If you think Rhodes is stuck in the past though think again. One of the island's best attractions is actually concerned with the modern. The Municipal Gallery of Rhodes unashamedly promotes artists that have been producing art in more recent decades and only a fool would choose to ignore a chance to see how the ancient has influenced the present.
As far as holiday destinations go Rhodes seems to have everything - weather any Brit would be envious of, picturesque beaches, and a fantastic blend of the old and new. Ancient earthquakes and bombings during the Second World War have failed to make this island anything less than what it's always been - magical.