... Lovely sunset view of the Old Port... Mandraki Harbor is the main harbor of Rhodes and has been a port since ancient times... the Knights of Rhodes moored their fleet here... today, the harbor with its modern marina facilities is home to cruisers, ferry boats and yachts... many different boat tours and cruises depart here... there are also terraces where you can watch the hustle and bustle of people and admire the wonderful yachts... there are also a variety of attractions to see, including the post office, The New Market Hall, Windmills of Mandraki and the Lighthouse of St. Nicholas Fortress... Thanks a lot Andrene! (✿◠‿◠)
The city of Rhodes is located at the northern tip of the island where the ancient city used to be placed.
The harbor has a 400m long jetty. Fort St. Nicholas stands at the end of the jetty and protected Rhodes from initial assaults. Two bronze column deer named ‘"Elefos’" and "Elafina" mark the entrance to the Harbor. The columns and statues stand where once stood the feet of the colossus of Rhodes.
The Colossus of Rhodes was considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World because of its incredible size. It was a statue of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, 33m tall and a base of 15m, the tallest statue of its time in the ancient Greek city of Rhodes.
Traveling in Greece - Rhodes
(Issued 04-04-2022)
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