Dodecanese Attractions
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The Dodecanese ("Twelve Islands") are a group of islands off the southwest coast of Asia Minor, the most southerly part of the Southern Sporades. The group consists of the fourteen larger islands of Lipsí, Pátmos, Léros, Kálymnos, Kos, Astypálaia, Nísyros, Symi, Tílos, Rhodes, Khalki, Kárpathos, Kásos and Kastellórizo, together with some 40 smaller islands and islets.
These islands belong geologically to the mainland of Anatolia, but culturally and historically to Greece. With the exception of Rhodes they are short of water and for the most part barren.
These islands belong geologically to the mainland of Anatolia, but culturally and historically to Greece. With the exception of Rhodes they are short of water and for the most part barren.
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Freedom Square (Hippokrates' Plane-Tree, Archeological Museum)
Hippokrates' Plane-Tree, at the edge of Freedom Square, is said to be where Hippokrates taught. In fact, this tree is actually not old enough to be the same tree.
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Líndos
Líndos is striking city with its castle and acropolis standing above traditional white washed houses. Sand beaches and dramatic rugged shorelines complete the setting.
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St John the Divine Monastery
One of the main attractions on Patmos is St John the Divine Monastery. Hard to miss, the monastery dominates the town, with huge defensive walls rising above the surrounding white washed buildings.
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Aesculapium
The sanctuary of Asklepios, in a striking location overlooking the sea, dates to the 3rd C B.C.
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Líndos
Rhodes
St John the Divine Monastery
Acropolis
Rhodes - Town
Nisyros
Temple of Athena Lindia
