Rhodes is the largest island of Dodecanese islands and the most eastern of the big Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. It is located about 18km western of Turkey between mainland of Greece and the island of Cyprus. Rhodes is an oval island with area of 1398 km². It is the fourth largest Greek island and its population reaches up to 91 000 people. The city of Rhodes is the main trade and public center of the island. It is located in the most northern region of the island and includes antique part and modern trade port. The major airport is Diagoras located 14 km southwestern from the city of Paradisi. The city of Rhodes is a center of the prefecture of Dodekanisa., which includes not only Rhodes, but the neighbor islands Symi, Tilos, Halki and Kastlorizo (or Magisti). It is historical famous with The Rhodes Colossus, one of the 7 wonders of the world. The medieval city is in the list of world cultural and historical heritage of UNESCO. Some of the most important monuments on the island are Lindos Acropolis, Acropolis of Rhodes, the ancient cities Ialissos and Kamiros, the Archeological Museum of Rhodes, Rhodes Governor’s Palace, The Medieval City of Rhodes, the post in Rhodes and the Hospice of St. Catherine. It is worth seeing and the Venetian Castles near Monolithos and Kritinia. Rhodes is remarkable with numerous silver coasts, bays, endless sandy beaches and large resorts-all this makes it the perfect place for holiday. It is an incredible combination of beautiful nature, ancient history, culture and the present.
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