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paharo45

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I am working on planning a trip to Rhodes and am trying to prioritize which ones I should see. I've come up with a list. Did I miss anything? Realistically, I might only have time to see about 5 places, but I want more on the list than I can see so I can decide what seems the most interesting to me.

Here's what I have:
  1. Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
  2. Rhodes Old Town Walls
  3. Acropolis of Lindos
  4. Street of the Knights
  5. Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
  6. Castle of Monolithos
  7. Kallithea Springs
  8. Ancient Kamiros
  9. Ancient Ialysos
  10. Ancient Kameiros
 
paharo45 said:
I am working on planning a trip to Rhodes and am trying to prioritize which ones I should see. I've come up with a list. Did I miss anything? Realistically, I might only have time to see about 5 places, but I want more on the list than I can see so I can decide what seems the most interesting to me.

Here's what I have:
  1. Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
  2. Rhodes Old Town Walls
  3. Acropolis of Lindos
  4. Street of the Knights
  5. Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
  6. Castle of Monolithos
  7. Kallithea Springs
  8. Ancient Kamiros
  9. Ancient Ialysos
  10. Ancient Kameiros
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Hi, how long are you going to stay in Rhodes?

  • Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
  • Rhodes Old Town Walls
  • Street of the Knights
  • Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
All these points of interest, (I would add acropolis of Rhodes) are located in Rhodes town and can visited in 4-5 hours.

There are lots of other things to do in Rhodes island but everything depends on your interests and time you are willing to spend on the island.
 
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do not confuse the acropois of rhodes in rhodes town with acropolis in lindos. the one in town is at monte smith
 
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Lots of great advice here! I enjoyed the history of Rhodes most of all, but I realized when my time there was almost up that there were some fantastic beaches. Here's my list of essentials:

1. Rhodes old town
2. Lindos Acropolis
3. Therme Beach
4. Palace of the Grand Master
 
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I'm planning a day trip to the charming town of Lindos on the island of Rhodes and thought it'd be helpful to share some tips and insights for anyone looking to explore this picturesque destination. From its whitewashed buildings nestled against azure skies to its rich historical tapestry, Lindos promises an unforgettable experience. Here are some must-know tips to make the most of your day:

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