Rhodes is a treasure of history and culture, shaped by centuries of diverse influences. From its days as a bustling trade hub to its strategic importance in ancient and modern times, the island offers a journey through time. Explore its monuments, art, architecture, and historical sites to uncover the richness of its heritage. Here are some must-see favorites:
The Museum of Modern Greek Art comprises three branches, each showcasing captivating works of art in different genres.
One of the branches occupies a historic building at the entrance of the Medieval City and carries an extensive permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, engravings, drawings, and documents pertinent to the Greek art of the 20th century and its most representative creators.
The second space in the historic Sissitio a few steps from the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, where it organizes visiting exhibitions and cultural events.
A third branch of the museum, the New Art Gallery, just across the street from the hotel, hosts Greek contemporary art exhibitions featuring both established and emerging artists like C. Parthenis, F. Kontoglou, Theophilos, N. Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas, Fassianos, Moralis, and many others. The highlight of the gallery is a permanent collection featuring works by Valias Semertzidis, a master of Rodian landscapes.
https://www.mgamuseum.gr/
One of the most visited attractions of Rhodes, the Aquarium stands on the Cape of the Windmills at the northernmost edge of the island. It enjoys a landscape of stunning views, with the infinite azure of the sea as an inspired background for its Art-Deco architecture imagined by Italian architect Armando Bernabiti between 1934 and 1935. The Rhodes Aquarium serves both as a family-friendly tourist attraction and research center. It boasts several tanks with some 80,000 liters of filtered seawater, creating a safe habitat for a wide range of marine species from the Aegean Sea.
https://rhodes-aquarium.hcmr.gr/en/
One of the most visited attractions of Rhodes, the Aquarium stands on the Cape of the Windmills at the northernmost edge of the island. It enjoys a landscape of stunning views, with the infinite azure of the sea as an inspired background for its Art-Deco architecture imagined by Italian architect Armando Bernabiti between 1934 and 1935. The Rhodes Aquarium serves both as a family-friendly tourist attraction and research center. It boasts several tanks with some 80,000 liters of filtered seawater, creating a safe habitat for a wide range of marine species from the Aegean Sea.
Phone: +30 2241 027308
https://rhodes-aquarium.hcmr.gr/en/
Rhodes combines a tapestry of architectural styles, monuments, and magnetic attractions. There’s a photo-op everywhere you turn, from the scenic Mandraki Harbor, onto the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Medieval City of Rhodes, and to the New Town. You’ll spend moments of bliss strolling down on narrow alleyways or walking in awe on the Street of the Knights, gazing at some of the monumental buildings, where the Knights Hospitaller immortalized some of the most intriguing pages of the history of the island in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Must-see sights will also include the old town walls, the Palace of the Grand Masters of the Knights of Rhodes, the Acropolis of Rhodes, La Juderia – the Jewish quarter, and Rodini Park – with all its freely roaming peacocks, among the many others.
Take time to snap pictures of the windmills in the harbor, of the city’s quaint squares that come alive with tourists every season, go shopping for souvenirs, or take in the hubbub of the town at a sidewalk café or in a taverna serving authentic fare while entertaining you with local music and dance.
Rhodes is a popular tourist destination, and as such, it has adapted to welcome night owls too. It boasts clubs and trendy bars while maintaining its traditional Greek charm. Just a short walk from Mariette Urban Suites lies the renowned "bar street," home to popular spots with modern music and young crowds. For those seeking sophistication, there are plenty of options for high-end party-goers and cocktail enthusiasts. While steeped in history, Rhodes seamlessly blends its rich past with modernity, especially when it comes to nightlife and entertainment.
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