Visiting The Eleven Historical Gates Of Old Town Of Rhodes

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Rhodes island is blessed with a lot of beautiful and appealing sights that are not only worth seeing but are exceptional in their beauty. Eleven gates of old Rhodes town and other historical places make it an attraction for the tourists. The old town is all around covered with walls and gates that make Rhodes a magical place.

If you are planning your holidays then you must try to have a stay at Rhodes town hotels because it provides you an easy access to the magical beauty, of Rhodes and its worth seeing places. Your stay at Paris hotel will make it much convenient for you to visit eleven gates and other historical places in Rhodes town.

Rhodes town Hotels provide you an easy way of having a look at the marvellous beauty of Rhodes town. These eleven gates of Rhodes medieval town were built in middle ages for military reasons. Eleven gates are considered top amongst the important historical places that can be conveniently visited by staying at one of Rhodes town hotels. Among these eleven gates only seven main gates used for entrance purposes.

Following are the names and descriptions of ...
... the eleven gates of the old town:

Elefterias gate:

This is known as the most important gate of the old town and is mostly used for entering the old town. This gate is also known as Liberty Gate. Right in front of it is present the Simi square from where different areas in the old town are easily accessible. Also you can find many good Rhodes town hotels and taverns in the nearby areas.

Amboise gate:

It is a large gate on the North West side of the island. Here you will find many painters at work.

Panagia gate:

The Panagia gate is located close to the old town's commercial port. You will also be able to find some Rhodes town hotels in this area if you want to stay in Old town of Rhodes.

Agiou Ioannou Gate:

The Agiou Ioannou Gate is situated very near to the stadium of Diagoras football.

Athanasiou Gate:

If you want to go to the south part of the old town of Rhodes then you should go through this gate. It lies close to the San Francisco Catholic Church.

Pili Ekaterinis:

It is one of the most impressive and popular gates of old town of Rhodes. This gate was constructed in 1478. It stands near the break-water that separates the main commercial port of the town from the Akti Sachtouri.

Apostle Paul Gate:

Apostle Paul Gate is one of the important gates which is surrounded by low walls and protected by a high tower. Here a painting of St Paul was placed by Grand Master d'Aubusso.

Agios Athanassios Gate:

The gate of Agios Athanassios is situated near the tower of St. Mary's and is surrounded by walls. The gate was blocked on the order issued by Grand Master d'Aubusson in 1501.

Navarhou Gate:

Navarhou Gate is an important gate of the old town that can also be used to enter the commercial port.

People infrequently use the other two gates known as Agia Ekaterini Gate and Naval Station of old town.

You can make your visit to Rhodes memorable, if you stay at Rhodes Town Hotels as they provide everything you might need and have great accommodation facilities. It does not matter that from which gate you have entered the old town; the old town cannot fail to charm you with its magical, historic ambience.

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