The Medieval City of Rhodes

Rhodes is a nice island with a rich history close to Crete. In the Ancient times the Collosus of Rhodes was considered to be one of the seven miracles. The island has a center with extinct butterflies where you can see any kind of butterfly. Also in Rhodes harbour there is a large lighthouse with a deer on its top. Inside the historical castle of Rhodes an annual festival is held about the ancient history of the island. In the heart of Rhodes in the medieval city, a haunting and mysterious air strolls through the streets. The famous Order of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, the Hospitallers, has left an indelible mark on the island. If one walks around the always lively town, one can almost hear the hoofbeats of the horses and the whispering voices of history. The town was never deserted or abandoned. It is one of the rare survivors of the medieval world; it remains untouched, in all its vibrant beauty. In 1988, UNESCO declared the architectural complex of the Knights of Rhodes to be in the World Heritage List.