The Great Master Palace, Exhibition Centre
The Great Master Palace is a roughly square building (80x75 m.), designed around a large inner courtyard (50x40) m.. Built at the end of the 7 the century, to be used as a citadel of the Byzantine fortress, it kept on playing its role during the Byzantine period and the period of the Knights of St. John (1309-1522). The building was modified before the Knights settled on the island. In the first 25 years of XIV century the Knights started restoring the Byzantine citadel and turned it into the residence of the Great Master and into the administration centre of their state.

Medieval Walls
Masterpiece of military architecture, these imposing walls run for 4 kms, presenting 151 armorial bearings of Great Masters and Knights. Take the tour of the walls.

Exhibition of ancient and medieval Rhodes
Both these exhibitions are included in the guided visit to the Great Master Palace. The exhibition on Medieval Rhodes is entitled “Rhodes from 4th century A.D. to the Turkish Conquest (1522)” and offers an outlook of everyday life and business in the Medieval Byzantine age, with contemporary icons, Italian and Spanish ceramics, armours and military items. The section dedicated to the old times, entitled “Ancient Rhodes: 2400 years” overlooks the inside courtyard. It traces 45 years of archaeological researches on the island, with a wonderful collection of finds.

The Clock Tower
Attached to the Amboise Tower, the Clock Tower, now restored, offers an amazing view. It was erected in 1852 in the place of a Byzantine one and marks the border of the Collachium.

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Archeological Museum
Museum of Decoration Art
Museum of Modern Greek Art
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Museum of Byzantine Art
Contemporary Art Centre
Municipal Gallery
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The Great Master Palace
Medieval Walls
Exhibition of ancient and medieval Rhodes
The Clock Tower
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Hydrobiological Station – Aquarium of Rhodes
The Hafiz Ahmet Aga Muslim Library