Virgin Mary's Gate

Rhodes Town


This modern city gate, opened in 1955, connects the Old Town with the harbour.


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1. Jewish Quarter

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The Jewish Quarter, an enclave of narrow lanes in the Old Town’s southeast corner, centres on Plateia Evreon Martyron (Square of the Jewish Martyrs). Now…

2. St Catherine's Gate

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Also known as the Windmills Gate, St Catherine’s Gate provided access to the windmills on the waterfront.

3. Kahal Shalom Synagogue

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Built in 1577, and featuring a fine black-and-white pebble-mosaic floor, Kahal Shalom Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Greece. A commemorative plaque…

4. Jewish Museum of Rhodes

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The Jewish presence on Rhodes dates back to the 2nd century BC, while a 13th-century influx of Jewish refugees from Spain resulted in the creation of a…

5. Marine Gate

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This imposing pedestrian gateway makes a dramatic point of entry for arriving ferry passengers. If you use the Old Town as a base for some island hopping,…

6. Akandia Gate

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At the southeast corner of the Old Town, this is one of the few city gates you can drive through, with parking to the right inside.

7. Ibrahim Pasha Mosque

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The oldest mosque on Rhodes, built soon after the Ottomans arrived in the 16th century; it's not open to visitors.

8. Archaeological Museum

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A weathered, sun-kissed stone lion, visible from the street, invites visitors into the magnificent 15th-century Knights' Hospital that holds Rhodes’…

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