If one decides to visit the island of Rhodes, no matter how many times they have already done so, they will discover that a walk through the ancient medieval town is always a pleasant trip back in time. This journey connects the present with the past, symbolizing the synthesis of cultures that have united the region.

It is impressive how the medieval city of Rhodes, despite the many changes it has undergone and the difficulties it has faced, has maintained the same eternally vibrant character for centuries.

Unesco has rightly classified it as a world cultural heritage, as every corner reveals a fascinating story.

One of the most important points of the city is the palace of the Grand Master, which is located at the highest point of the castle.

The history of the palace dates back to the period of occupation of Rhodes by the Knights of Saint John until the Ottoman period and the Italian reconstruction.

A visit to this palace reveals the many phases of its history, from its first construction to the time it was used as a prison, and from the renovation after the Italian occupation to the period of Italian rule. The mosaics that decorate the palace represent the art and culture of the time, and the permanent exhibition offers us an immersion into this world.

From the halls of the Grand Master’s palace where there are columns and capitals, medieval furniture, mirrors, paintings, candlesticks and other objects completing the decoration of the imposing building. Photo by Ifigenia Pleuraki

The mosaic creations from the city of Kos, housed in the palace, are a priceless treasure of local art. These works highlight geometric patterns, floral designs, but also scenes from everyday life and history. It is as if art from distant times is being revived, with a multi-photographed narrator of the island’s history.