A Trip To The Chapel Of Saint George Hostos In Rhodes Old Town

By Author: Frank Jaeger
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Places like the monastery of Filerimos, church of the Annunciation, church of Saint John, the Valley of the Butterflies, church of our Lady, and the chapel of Saint George Hostos, are great fascinations for the tourists who are planning to visit the Rhodes Island.

Those of you who are lovers of nature and environment will have a wonderful experience at the Rhodes Island, with all its awesome places.
No matter which place you visit on the Rhodes Island, the generosity and warmth of the Greek hospitality and culture will be palpable to you. There are a lot of opportunities, including parks, Rhodes Town Hotels, bars, restaurants and pastime activities for your enjoyment in Rhodes.

If you want to have memorable, enjoyable and comfortable holidays in Rhodes then we suggest that you make your reservation at one of the Rhodes town hotels in advance.
Among the many beautiful chapels, churches and monasteries that embellish the Rhodes Island is the Chapel of Saint George Hostos in Medieval Town. It is one of the ageless wonders found in the old town of Rhodes. Chapel of Saint George Hostos is ...
... a small but frequently visited by the tourists that come for holidays to Rhodes.
It is located close to Trianta village which is also called Ialysos. It offers a great sightseeing experience and the tourists find the place very interesting. If you are staying at one of Rhodes town hotels during your vacations then reaching the place would not be a problem. Paris Hotel is a popular hotel in Rhodes Old Town situated five min walks away from St Francisco Roman Catholic Church.

Chapel of Saint George Hostos is an underground church and is surrounded by many other popular historical and ancient structures. In the proximity of the church you can find Monastery of Filerimos which is a famous Greek temple.

It is said that the Chapel of Saint George Hostos was built in Rhodes during the early Byzantium rule. The amazing frescoes and paintings that embellish the walls of the chapel reflect the art of fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. It is also said that these painting and murals were placed by the Knights of Saint, on walls of the chapel.

There are different kinds of paintings of the wall that show the western influence on the island. Opposite to the entrance on the right of the church, there is a painting of apostles, saints and Peter and Paul flanking the Christ. The arch of the church is also decorated with paintings of Passion of Christ and the Blessed Virgin.

If you are staying at one of Rhodes town hotels you can plan a day trip to Chapel of Saint George Hostos. The ancient churches of Rhodes have their own charm and tell about the history of the land.

There are numerous historic buildings at the Rhodes Island. In this old town you will come across a number of ancient buildings and structures which are a source of pleasure for the tourists and visitors. You will have lots of amusements and glee at the Rhodes Island so do not delay and plan your upcoming holidays in Rhodes Island Greece.