Rhodes - Grand Master's Palace (Knights Castle) 
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.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Grand Master's Palace / Knights Castle
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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 summer). At its southwest corner is the Artillery Gate (St Antony's Gate), which gives access to the town walls.
To the south of the Grand Master's Palace is a striking 19th century clocktower.
On the northeast side of the palace are beautiful gardens (entrance in Papagós Street; son et lumière shows in summer). At its southwest corner is the Artillery Gate (St Antony's Gate), which gives access to the town walls.
To the south of the Grand Master's Palace is a striking 19th century clocktower.
Hours
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:30 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
November 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Greek National Day (March 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Greek National Day (March 25)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
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.
Related Attractions
Exhibition "Rhodes, 2400 Years"
The exhibition is contained in 12 rooms in the north wing of the Palace. It was established in 1993 to commemorate the 2400th anniversary of the city of Rhodes.
Hours
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
November 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Sound and Light Shows
The annual Sound and Light Shows run from April to October at the Grand Palace in Rhodes.
The performances are held in Greek, English, French, German and Swedish.
The performances are held in Greek, English, French, German and Swedish.
