Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece
4.5 (6.519 reviews) Sunday: Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #11 in Dodecanese Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Amazing treasures on every corner
Located in Rhodes Old Town, this well-preserved medieval castle was erected as a Byzantine citadel in the late 7th century. The site has played various roles over the centuries that it has stood, and today is open to the public as a museum. Explore rooms filled with antique furniture, sculptures, and elegant mosaic. Join a guided tour or purchase the self-guided audio tour to immerse yourself in the palace's long history. Visiting the palace with a ticket that includes the nearby Rhodes museum and art gallery presents excellent value, and many Old Town tours stop here as part of their itinerary. – Tripadvisor
Address
Ippoton, Rhodes Town 85100 Greece
Mobile
Website
http://www.helios.gr/museums/grand-master-palace
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 05, 2024, 17:16
User Ratings
4.5 based on (6.519 reviews)
Reviews
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5ruudi55 5:00 PM Jul 16, 2021
History at its best
A beautiful building that is in fantastic condition. It can take some time to look around the entire castle as it is full of amazing items and some incredible mosaics. If you struggle with stairs you might have an issue on the upper level, but it’s worth the effort if you can. Entrance is €8 each, or for €10 you get a ticket which includes two other sites which are both short walks away. I’d allow at least an hour for each.
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4Jasmine38Chichester UK 5:00 PM Oct 11, 2022
Beautiful building but primarily a reconstruction and lacks historical information
Worth a visit (get the 10 euro combined ticket with the archaeological museum) but the lack of information is disappointing and the majority of the Palace was rebuilt in the 1930s by the Italians. The focus of the Palace is on the mosaic floors, which whilst impressive were not part of the Palace and relaid here from properties in Kos, again by the Italians. There is nothing, sadly, about the history of the Palace and its use by the Knights.
