The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes stands on Ippoton Street in the Old Town of Rhodes, Greece. It is also known as the Grand Master's Palace or Kastello. Built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 14th century, it is a medieval palace that now serves as a museum, and the building itself is part of the Old Town of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage monument.
What to expect
The palace is best approached as a museum visit within a historic setting. Its rooms display Byzantine and medieval artifacts, so the collection gives you a sense of the periods that shaped the island, while the walls and halls remind you of the Knights who built the palace and lived there.
- Type of visit: a museum inside a medieval palace
- Setting: the Old Town of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Also known as: Grand Master's Palace, or Kastello
Around the palace
Because the palace sits inside the Old Town, it pairs naturally with a wider walk through the medieval streets. Visitors who come for the history often combine the museum with time spent wandering the surrounding lanes, where the Old Town's older buildings and street life give the visit its wider context.
If you want to confirm details before you go, the palace can be reached by telephone at +30 22410 23359. The building is an easy part of a day spent in Rhodes Town, and it suits anyone interested in the island's medieval past.
