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Grand Master's Palace / Knights Castle Description
At the west end of the Street of the Knights (Odós Ippotón), on the highest point in the town of Rhodes, is the Grand Master's Palace, a massive stronghold which was defended by a triple circuit of walls. It suffered heavy destruction during the Turkish siege, and was almost completely destroyed by an explosion in 1856, but during the period of Italian occupation (1912-43) was rebuilt on the basis of old plans (commemorative tablet at entrance). The internal arrangement does not, however, follow the original pattern. Notable features of the interior are the many pebble mosaic pavements from the island of Kos.

On the northeast side of the palace are beautiful gardens (entrance in Papagós Street; son et lumière shows in
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Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Garden or botanic display;  Town walls, fortifications, gates;  Clocks and timepieces;  Towers, monuments, observation deck
Address
Knights' Castle
85100 Ródos
Greece
Hours
June 1 to October 31
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Open12:308:008:008:008:008:008:00
Closed20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
November 1 to May 31
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OpenClosed8:308:308:308:308:308:30
Closed15:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Greek National Day (March 25)
Easter - Christian
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
AdultAdmission Cost
Concession or reduced rateDiscount
Child 18 & under
Students from EU
Tips
Admission is free on Sundays between November and March and the first Sunday of every month except July.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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