Places worth the detour in Rhodes
21 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Rhodes, Greece, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (10). Best known: Colossus of Rhodes. 18 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 21, ranked 21
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Colossus of Rhodes
Built landmarks · 3rd century BC · Iconic
Statue of the Greek Titan Helios; one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
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2.Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
Built landmarks · 14th century · Notable
Medieval fortress and palace of the Knights in the historic center of Rhodes, Greece
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4.Kahal Shalom Synagogue
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Synagogue in Rodos Municipality, Greece
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5.St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Rhodes
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece
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9.Hafiz Ahmed Aga Könyvtár
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Hafiz Ahmed Agha Library, Islamic monument in Rhodes city
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16.Church of the Evangelismos
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece
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18.Temple of Aphrodite (Rhodes)
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Ancient Greek temple in Rodos Municipality, Greece
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19.Temple of Apollo (Rhodes)
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Ancient Greek temple in Rodos Municipality, Greece
