The Medieval City of Rhodes sits in the Old Town of Rhodes, on the Greek island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is widely described as the best-preserved medieval town in Europe, a claim the site's listing makes and that visitors can judge for themselves as they walk its streets.
What you will see
The town is surrounded by substantial fortification walls, built by the Knights of Rhodes. Walking the streets inside them gives a clear sense of how the medieval town was laid out, with its lanes, squares and stone buildings still standing in a compact area that is easy to explore on foot.
What makes it worth a visit
- A compact, walkable historic centre enclosed by its original walls
- A UNESCO-listed site, a useful reference point for anyone interested in medieval architecture
- Its position on Rhodes, so the old town can be combined with time on the wider island
Planning your visit
The Old Town is open-air and best approached on foot, so comfortable shoes are a sensible choice, especially for walking along the walls and over the uneven stone of the streets. Because the area is compact, it suits a short visit as well as a longer stay. For up-to-date information on visiting, you can call the site on +30 22410 44330.
The address is Old Town, Rhodes 851 00, Greece. Visitors who come for the medieval town will find that it rewards slow wandering, with the walls and the old streets offering a clear picture of the island's past.
