Exploring The Jewish Quarter In Rhodes Old Town

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The old town of Rhodes is an amazing place with a wide variety of beautiful places for tourists coming to spend their vacations. It is a prehistoric spot that can be explored by the visitors who love beauty, fun or history.

Some most attractive places are on offer by the Old Town of Rhodes. Apart from other historical sites of this place, there is a ‘Jewish residential area,' which is also called ‘the Jewish Quarter.' To explore and enjoy the wonders of this prehistoric and amazing site, you can reserve your stay in any one of the highly-luxurious Rhodes town hotels from where you can easily access these sites.

The Jewish Quarter in Old Town Rhodes:

The old town of Rhodes is divided into different quarters and one of them is Jewish quarter. There are many Rhodes town hotels that provide easy access to this area.
The Jewish Quarter where the Jewish community used to exist is known as "La Juderia". This residential area of the Jewish community has a rich history that goes back to the 2nd century BC.

Visiting the Jewish Quarter:

Many times in history, the Jews were deported ...
... and resettled in the area. When visiting the Old Town Rhodes you can see different Jewish monuments and historical signs of Jewish community. In this article you can find information about some of these Jewish monuments and sites.

Al Chatef" is a street in Jewish quarter that was named after an esteemed Jewish family that lived here.

Another interesting architecture is the Square of the Martyred Jews. It is located in the centre of Jewish Quarter where the Jewish abodes and shops used to exist. A small park is now located here that has an embellished fountain with three beautiful seahorses.

Kahal Shalom synagogue which is very famous in the Jewish quarter is one of the oldest in Greece. It is the only Jewish remaining synagogue which is now used for various services. The structure has two entrances, a new one and an old one. Its interior is of Sephardic traditional style and also has a balcony.
The Jewish Cemetery which is known to be one of the best preserved areas has tombstones from the past till to date. It can be found outside the old town. Through excavations in this area more than three hundred burial stones have been found.

Rhodes town hotels and Accommodation:

To get a first hand experience and view of the Jewish quarter you can find several Rhodes town hotels in the vicinity. Some of the previously Jewish houses have been converted to modest accommodations. Also one can stay at one of the Rhodes town hotels in the new city as it is just a few minutes away.

A number of tourists from different parts of the world enjoy their stay in the Paris Hotel in Old Rhodes Town because it is located near some of the prehistoric sites. Also, its luxurious accommodation offers cosy stay at reasonable rates.

As a part of visit to Jewish Quarter, the Jewish museums in the Old Town Rhodes can also be visited. However the Jewish Quarter signifies itself at its own place. To get information about the Jewish community and the architecture of the quarter, you can meet the locals of the area.

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