Rhodes Island, Greece - part 3 (Rhodes town) / Rodos, Rhodos /
One of the tourist hotspots of Greece, Rhodes (1412 sq km) is situated in the eastern Aegean Sea and is the largest of the Dodecanese islands. More than half of its inhabitants (island population now well over 100,000) live in the town of Rhodes (also spelled Rhodos, or Rodos). Rhodes town is still famous worldwide for the legendary Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
On the hill of Aghios Stephanos (Monte Smith) stands the Acropolis of ancient town, where the remains of the temples of Athena Polias, of the Pythian Apollo and of Zeus can still be seen (as well as the restored theatre and stadium dating from 3rd century BC).
Also known as the town of the Crusaders, the medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. The Knights of Saint John built the fortifications in the 14th-15th century to protect the town. The northern part (known as Castello, or Kollakio) served as an administrative centre and as the residential quarter of the Knights (the Street of the Knights is one of the most beautiful spots of the old town); the other part, much larger, is known as Hora and includes the commercial centre of the town, where the Greeks, the Jews and the Westerners had their dwellings.
At the entrance of Mandraki harbour, the Saint Nicholas fort, the lighthouse, and the bronze reindeers atop tall columns - characteristic landmarks of Rhodes - can be seen.
Modern Rhodes has nothing special, but the Italian buildings near Mandraki old harbour are worth a visit; in the same area, the Mosque of Mourad Reis is one of interesting remnants of almost 400 years of Turkish presence on the island.
Dancing at the National Theatre of Rhodes
The National Theatre of Rhodes, currently under restoration, is the most beloved cultural space in Rhodes. Being closed and a construction site doesn't prohibit young artists to get inspired and perform there once again.
Το Εθνικό Θέατρο της Ρόδου, το οποίο βρίσκεται υπό αποκατάσταση, αποτελεί τον πιο αγαπητό πολιτιστικό χώρο της Ρόδου. Το ότι είναι κλειστό και εργοτάξιο, είναι ένα γεγονός που δεν εμποδίζει νέους καλλιτέχνες να εμπνευστούν και να ερμηνεύσουν ξανά στο χώρο του.
Film by the Film Workshop of the Stamatiou Scholarship Foundation.
Rhodes ( RODI 1922 -1947 )
The Italian Dodecanese, formally known as the Italian Islands of the Aegean, were a group of twelve major islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, which belonged to the Kingdom of Italy from 1912 to 1947.
The Dodecanese was occupied by Italy during the Italo-Turkish War of 1912 except Kastellorizo. Italy had agreed to return the islands to the Ottoman Empire according to the Treaty of Ouchy in 1912; however the vagueness of the text allowed a provisional Italian administration of the islands, and Turkey eventually renounced all claims on the Dodecanese with Article 15 of the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923. Kastellorizo was temporarily occupied by France in World War I and was annexed to Italy from the Ottoman Empire in 1919.Dodecanese was formally annexed by Fascist Italy, as the Possedimenti Italiani dell'Egeo.
Italian interest in the Dodecanese was rooted in strategic purposes, and the islands were intended to further the Empire's long range imperial policy. The islands of Leros and Patmos were used as bases for the Royal Italian Navy
Mussolini wanted to transform the islands into showcases of the Italian colonial empire, and undertook a series of massive public works in the archipelago. New roads, monumental buildings in accordance with fascist architecture and waterworks were constructed.
Some examples of Italian architecture are still found on the islands:
The Grande Albergo delle Rose (now Casino Rodos) built by Florestano Di Fausto and Michele Platania in 1927, with a mix of Arab, Byzantine and Venetian styles.
The Casa del Fascio of Rhodes, built in 1939 in typical fascist style. It serves now as the City Hall.
The Catholic church of San Giovanni, built in 1925 by Rodolfo Petracco, as a reconstruction of the medieval cathedral church of the Knights of St. John.
The Teatro Puccini of the city of Rhodes, now called National Theater, built in 1937 with 1,200 seats.
The Palazzo del Governatore in downtown Rhodes, built in 1927 in Venetian style. It now houses the offices of the Prefecture of the Dodecanese.
The Villaggio rurale San Benedetto, now Kolymbia village, built in 1938 as a planned model village with all modern services.
The Community of Portolago (now Lakki) in the island of Leros, built in 1938 in typical Italian Deco style.
The Italians also surveyed the islands for the first time in history, and began to introduce mass-scale tourism to Rhodes and Kos.However, the smaller islands were mostly neglected by the improvement efforts and were left underdeveloped.
Acropolis Of Rhodes Ancient Theatre.
Here is a video of my daughter Annabell dancing in the Ancient theatre at the acropolis of Rhodes.
Rhodes, the pearl of Mediterranean before WW2
The Italian Dodecanese, formally known as the Italian Islands of the Aegean, were a group of twelve major islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, which belonged to the Kingdom of Italy from 1912 to 1947.
The Dodecanese was occupied by Italy during the Italo-Turkish War of 1912 except Kastellorizo. Italy had agreed to return the islands to the Ottoman Empire according to the Treaty of Ouchy in 1912; however the vagueness of the text allowed a provisional Italian administration of the islands, and Turkey eventually renounced all claims on the Dodecanese with Article 15 of the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923. Kastellorizo was temporarily occupied by France in World War I and was annexed to Italy from the Ottoman Empire in 1919.Dodecanese was formally annexed by Fascist Italy, as the Possedimenti Italiani dell'Egeo.
Italian interest in the Dodecanese was rooted in strategic purposes, and the islands were intended to further the Empire's long range imperial policy. The islands of Leros and Patmos were used as bases for the Royal Italian Navy
Mussolini wanted to transform the islands into showcases of the Italian colonial empire, and undertook a series of massive public works in the archipelago. New roads, monumental buildings in accordance with fascist architecture and waterworks were constructed.
Some examples of Italian architecture are still found on the islands:
The Grande Albergo delle Rose (now Casino Rodos) built by Florestano Di Fausto and Michele Platania in 1927, with a mix of Arab, Byzantine and Venetian styles.
The Casa del Fascio of Rhodes, built in 1939 in typical fascist style. It serves now as the City Hall.
The Catholic church of San Giovanni, built in 1925 by Rodolfo Petracco, as a reconstruction of the medieval cathedral church of the Knights of St. John.
The Teatro Puccini of the city of Rhodes, now called National Theater, built in 1937 with 1,200 seats.
The Palazzo del Governatore in downtown Rhodes, built in 1927 in Venetian style. It now houses the offices of the Prefecture of the Dodecanese.
The Villaggio rurale San Benedetto, now Kolymbia village, built in 1938 as a planned model village with all modern services.
The Community of Portolago (now Lakki) in the island of Leros, built in 1938 in typical Italian Deco style.
The Italians also surveyed the islands for the first time in history, and began to introduce mass-scale tourism to Rhodes and Kos.However, the smaller islands were mostly neglected by the improvement efforts and were left underdeveloped.
Greek Islands: Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes
Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on We'll island-hop through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways — Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes — and basking in their dramatic beauty. We'll tour ancient ruins, trace the vestiges of the Crusaders, sample rustic cuisine, savor classic Greek-island views, and compare beaches — from the ultimate party beach to idyllic quiet hideaways. And we'll see how a cruise ship can be an efficient way to link up great island stopovers.
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Best Western Plaza Hotel Rhodes
The hotel is located only 200 meters from Eli Beach, which is just a short walk. Guests of the Best Western Plaza Hotel Rhodes will also be able to visit the marina, the National Theater, the Evangelismos Cathedral, and a number of historic sites. They will also be able to find plenty of places to shop for souvenirs and grab a bite to eat. The airport is just 14 km from the hotel, and it is easy to reach via public transportation or rental car. Guests of the Best Western Plaza Hotel Rhodes will find that some of the most popular attractions the city has to offer are within walking distance.
Rhodes - Medieval Rose Festival 2016 - Part 1 - Parade in the Old Town of Rhodes
This parade in the Old Town of Rhodes is a very beginning on the first day of the Medieval Rose Festival - 26th May 2016.
It was a really wonderful day. :)
To be continued... ;)
Links:
Official Facebook Page of the Festival:
Official web-site of the festival with all the updates and details
Greek traditional dance and music (RHODES 2013 Greece)
Belvedere hotel
1966, MEDITERRANEAN TOUR, Greece, Crete, Rhodes, 16mm film footage
1966 MEDITERRANEAN TOUR, 16mm film footage
The following is a transcription from notes found in the 16mm film can with the film marked Mediterranean cruise 1966. I am transcribing this from cursive, some mistakes are absolute as I am also unfamiliar with the names of the places. Any help would be appreciated.
June 15, 1966 Greece entrance to the Acropolis – Theater of Dianipos, Parthenon, Propylaea in Acropolis beside the Parthenon- columns portico of Propylaea. Looking down columns of Parthenon. Dad in shade of Parthenon. Pnyx, little hill on which sound and light is presented looking north from Acropolis. Collins ruins of Temple of Olympian Zeus. Byzantine church on top of hill. Stadium- Olympic Stadium- Theseian monument- (ruins with many columns). Street and rooftops of Plaka. Olympic Stadium again 776 to 1894. Exhibition hall to the left of the Stadium. Outside view of the Acropolis. Taberna across the street from the Acropolis. University of Athens Academy. Roof gardens downtown area. W. Side Constitution Sq. looking north on top of tomb of unknown soldier. Inside national gardens. Parliament building. Typical street scene in Plaka, Piraeus, shore line Venetian fortress, Shoreline Crete, Heraclius Crete, Palace of Minos, 2000 rooms, paintings over door inside Queens bathroom. Harbor of Rhodes, beautiful Acropolis of Rhodes. Writing boroughs up to the Acropolis of Rhodes overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean. Governor's Palace on the Acropolis. Boarding the ship Stella Dolores II after tour of the island of Rhodes. Inside old Rhodes lovely little city little white house on tiny island between Rhodes and Ephesus 6:30 AM. Ephesos, Turkey- not an island. Wall running up hill Kusadasi taken while walking on pier to bus. The ruins Citadel Ephesos were the largest ruins we saw in the Middle East. Temple of Hadriorues. Supposed to pay to take pictures but we didn't. The blue Mosque in shoreline of Turkey inside the Bosporus. Looking into the Black Sea from the Bosporus. Overlooking part of Istanbul from the top of a hill. A Russian ship docked next to our ship in part of Istanbul. Looking from the island of Delos the beautiful blue Mediterranean. Vantage point ruins of Delos overlooking cove where our ship was moored. Returning to ship from Delos via small boat wharf at Mykonos. Beautiful point little village.
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Rhodes (Greece): traditional music and dance
Rhodes (Greece): traditional music and dance
The most beautiful places in Greece
List about the most beautiful places in Greece
Greece, a country with a great history and one of the engines of culture for centuries keeps incredible treasures, Athens, the Islands, everything is a spectacle for the senses, what place do you like the most? I accept suggestions :-)
In this list about the most beautiful places in Greece you can find:
34. Lilos
33. Iviron Monastery (Mount Athos)
32. Kamiros (Rhodes)
31. Epirus
30. Palace of Phaistos (Crete)
29. Halki
Mount Athos
Nysiros
Milos
Antipaxos
Palace of Knossos (Crete)
Lake Plastira
Cave of the Apocalypse (Patmos)
Kef Beach (Kos)
Simonopetra Monastery (Mount Athos)
Kharpatos
Olympia Stadium
Door of the Lions (Mycenae)
Chania (Crete)
Tower of the Winds (Athens)
Hydra
Theater of Dionysus (Athens)
Port of Rethymnon (Crete)
Temple of Artemis (Corfu)
Mount Olympus
Mykonos
Thira (Santorini)
Paros
Oracle of Delphi
Island of crete
Meteora
Temple of Poseidon (Athens)
Acropolis (Athens)
Oia (Santorini)
34. Lilos
According to mythology, Tilos was the nephew of the men who educated Zeus during his childhood on the island of Crete. Due to the mysterious illness that plagued his mother, the young man embarked on a long journey in search of a cure to alleviate it. So he came to an island where he found some herbs that served as medicine. As a sign of his gratitude for the success of the treatment, he returned to that place and founded numerous temples that he consecrated to Apollo and Poseidon. Since then, the island is named after this reckless young man.
33. Iviron Monastery (Mount Athos)
The Monastery of Iviron (Greek: Μονή Ιβήρων, Georgian: ივერთა მონასტერი) is a monastery of Mount Athos, Greece. It is the third monastery of the hierarchy of the monasteries of the Sacred Mountain. Its name comes from that it was founded between 980 and 983 by two Georgian monks (Ibires), Ioannis and Efthymios. Tradition says that the Virgin Mary visited this place with her son and she asked him for the place as a gift. This is the reason why this place, as well as the whole Mount Athos, is very devoted to the Virgin (Panagia). It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Mother of God that is celebrated on August 15 in the Gregorian calendar and August 28 in the Julian calendar.
32. Kamiros (Rhodes)
The city of Kamiros is located on the northwestern coast of the largest island of the Dodecanese, once home to the Colossus of Rhodes. It is one of the three historical sites that saw its apogee reach several centuries before Christ, and in our days the vestiges of its magnificence can still be appreciated.
31. Epirus
Epiro (from Greek Ήπειρος Epeiros, word whose meaning is 'continent') was in ancient times a region populated by various Greek tribes. Its limits were: to the north with Illyria and Macedonia, to the south with the Gulf of Ambracia and Etolia, to the east with Thessaly and to the west with the Ionian Sea, the central and northern sector of Epirus during classical antiquity constituted the region called Molosia. The mountainous system called Pindus separates this region from Thessaly. It was, and still is, an agricultural region in which wheat and other cereals, vegetables, fruits, olives and tobacco are grown.
30. Palace of Phaistos (Crete)
The ruins of the palace of Phaestos, destroyed definitively around 1500 a. C.
29. Halki
Halki is a small island of the Dodecanese, located a short distance from Rhodes and Piraeus. Its modest surface is home to historical monuments and archaeological sites that combine with sunny beaches to make Halki a dream destination. Walking through its streets and visiting its typical taverns is an ideal experience for a quiet holiday, away from the crowds of tourists who congregate in other nearby islands. Let's visit some of its main attractions now, and let yourself be seduced by the charm of this little jewel of the Aegean.
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The dancers of the sea (live performance 3) Rhodes - Greece
Hilton Rhodes Resort.
The dancers of the sea is a Greek traditional dancing group working in Rhodes-Greece. They have traveled in many countries performing.
Greece's Peloponnese
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | After enjoying Greece's charming old port town of Nafplio, we'll time-trip through the ruins of Olympia, take center stage at the remarkably preserved theater at Epidavros, and explore the ancient capital of Mycenae. Then we'll wander off the beaten path along the rustic, rough-and-tumble Mani Peninsula, relax in the idyllic beach town of Kardamyli, and marvel at Greece's Rock of Gibraltar: the fortress town of Monemvasia.
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Cycladic Art Museum - Athens, Greece
David's Been Here tours you around all the interesting, informative and must-visit sites of Athens, Greece. Here David presents a short video inside the Cycladic Art Museum, one of the top archaeological museums in the country. Open since 1986, this art museum takes you back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages with four floors of ancient art discovered amongst the Cycladic Islands. Tour through these amazing pieces of art and learn all about the ancient Aegean cultures of Greece and Cyprus; open every day except Tuesday.
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Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece
The storied mythical history of Ancient Greece is profiled in the Discovery Channel's Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece. The sites covered in the film:
The Palace of Knossos - A labyrinth on the island of Crete, said to have been built by the King Minos to house a mythical creature known as a Minotaur - a combination of a bull and man, a sacred animal in the eyes of his people, and his unfaithful wife.
The Oracle of Delphi - A tough-to-reach mountain refuge where priests were believed to be able to predict the future, which turned the site into the center of the Greek empire where unfathomable wealth and treasure accumulated. The oracle priests were consulted on every major issue by Greek leaders.
The Theatre of Epidaurus - An amphitheater built into the hills near Athens, it is a 14,000-seat performance venue that is the crowning jewel of the ancient Greek theatre community. The acoustics of the space are so masterful, they have yet to be topped even to this day.
The Colossus of Rhodes - Built in the port of the island of Rhodes, it stood for more than a century and was nearly the height of the Statue of Liberty. An engineering marvel for its time, it was one of the original Seven Wonders of the World and was built as a wooden frame covered with bronze plates.
The Birth of the Olympics - In July every fourth year, beginning in the eighth century B.C. and continuing for 1200 years, athletes from every corner of the Greek world convened to compete against each other to name one man as the Olympic Champion of the world. Its popularity and prestige were akin to that of the National Football League's in the U.S. in present day.
The Lost City of Atlantis - A metroplis believed to be lost to some sort of cataclysmic event that buried it beneath the ocean near the present day island of Santorini, but Plutarch Recorded Ancient Greek Voyages to Canadian Colony in his book On the Face in the Moon
The Parthenon - built on the Acropolis, a landmark hill overlooking the city of Athens, The Parthenon was a temple built to celebrate the Greek's outlasting the Persians in an epic war that nearly wiped them out altogether.