Historic site · UNESCO
Medieval Old Town of Rhodes
Rhodes Town, Greece
A walled medieval city with cobbled lanes, gates and towers built by the Knights of St John.
Palace · Greece · South Aegean
Palace of the Grand Master
A medieval fortress palace of the Knights of St John, with mosaics and large halls.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 75 min
For storytellers
Why Palace of the Grand Master matters
The palace was the knights' headquarters and has large halls, mosaic floors and thick walls. It was heavily restored in the twentieth century. Inside there are exhibitions about the island's history. A good pairing with the Street of the Knights.
Talking points
- It was the knights' headquarters.
- Restoration work in the twentieth century rebuilt much of it.
- It is close to the Street of the Knights.
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Historic site · UNESCO
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.