Rhodes Old Town

Rhodes, the 4th largest of the Greek isles, is the most well-preserved, with the Old Town built in the 11th century BC. It was developed as 3 separate city states by people who shared a language and religion. In 408 they formed an alliance to protect themselves from enemies who wanted control of the harbors for trade purposes, conquered by the Romans & others. Then, finally, the Greeks. We walked around Old Town behind its wall while learning of its history. Along the cobblestone streets are restaurants and shops, a mosque and a former school where students learned the Koran, a castle and the French Consulate. The island is 97% Christian Orthodox, 3% other religions.Read more