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At the highest point of the old town is the Grand Master’s Palace of Rhodes<\/strong>. The magnificent structure of the Knights of St. John with its massive walls and towers stands out from afar and will magically attract you during your visit to the capital of Rhodes.<\/p>\n

\u00bbThe Grand Master’s Palace of Rhodes is the most impressive sight of the old town. When you walk through the palace, it’s like traveling to the Middle Ages.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Grand Master’s Palace of Rhodes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Grand Master’s Palace of the Order of St. John<\/strong> was built in the 14th century by the influential knights as a fortress to protect themselves from the imminent danger of the Ottoman Empire. But: Today’s palace is a copy of the original, it was rebuilt a hundred years ago – more on that later.<\/p>\n

Why a visit to the Rhodes Grand Master’s Palace is worthwhile<\/strong>, what to discover in the area and where to stop for coffee or lunch, you can find out here:<\/p>\n

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#1 Important information about the Grand Master’s Palace Rhodes<\/h2>\n

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The Grand Master’s Palace is located in the northwestern part of the old town of Rhodes at the end of the Ippoton Knights’ Road<\/strong>, about a five-minute walk from Mandraki Harbour. The Grand Master’s Palace can be visited all year round, with the exception of a few closing days such as Orthodox Easter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the high season (April – August) you can visit the striking castle from early morning until almost sunset. From autumn onwards, limited times apply, but it is much quieter. To avoid waiting times, it is worth using the Grand Master’s Palace ticket to book in advance<\/strong> – Information can be found here: Ticket without waiting time<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2192 Everything worth seeing in the capital and tips for the old town of Rhodes<\/strong> can be found here: Rhodes Town<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n