Lindos, Rhodes is one of the scenic villages in the islands. Located on the eastern coasts of the Rhodes islands, the popularity of the village has ranked it among the premier tourist attractions in Rhodes. Not only that, Rhodes islands has a number of historic places. The picturesque setting of the villages too draw a number of travelers. The village of Lindos, Rhodes offers a locale for sightseeing in Rhodes that is different from the hackneyed tours to historical ruins.
You need to enter the Lindos, Rhodes from the northern parts, treading the historic acropolis of the village. The acropolis of the village was constructed during the early days of Lindos in Rhodes. The place is now used as a car park, with a large tree in the middle and a small fountain. The cemetery at the entrance of Lindos village is a must see. The area also houses the church of Phaneromeni. The other place near the acropolis is the Moslem cemetery containing a few graves. The typical grave markers of these graves in Lindos, Rhodes have been destroyed.
The other important landmark of the village is the Doric temple of Athena that dates back to 300 BC. The Propylaea of the Sanctuary in Lindos, Rhodes dates back to 4th century BC. The well recognized relief of the warship of Rhodes is another important attraction of the village. Do not miss to visit the castle of the Knights of St. John that displays extraordinary architectural features. Built sometime during 1317, the towers and walls of the fort conform with the slants of the cliffs.
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