Constructed around 1441, this gate is linked to the Ottoman conquest. Legend says that Suleiman the Magnificent entered Rhodes through here in 1522. The Sultan subsequently ordered the gate to be sealed to prevent any future conqueror from following his path. It remained closed until 1922, when it was reopened by the Italians.
Constructed around 1441, this gate is linked to the Ottoman conquest. Legend says that Suleiman the Magnificent entered Rhodes through here in 1522. The Sultan subsequently ordered the gate to be sealed to prevent any future conqueror from following his path. It remained closed until 1922, when it was reopened by the Italians.
Constructed around 1441, this gate is linked to the Ottoman conquest. Legend says that Suleiman the Magnificent entered Rhodes through here in 1522. The Sultan subsequently ordered the gate to be sealed to prevent any future conqueror from following his path. It remained closed until 1922, when it was reopened by the Italians.
A smaller, functional gate providing access to the New Hospital of the Knights.
A smaller, functional gate providing access to the New Hospital of the Knights.
A smaller, functional gate providing access to the New Hospital of the Knights.
Constructed in the late 15th century to control access to the Kolona harbor. It was almost entirely destroyed during WWII bombardments and was meticulously reconstructed in 1951.
Constructed in the late 15th century to control access to the Kolona harbor. It was almost entirely destroyed during WWII bombardments and was meticulously reconstructed in 1951.
Constructed in the late 15th century to control access to the Kolona harbor. It was almost entirely destroyed during WWII bombardments and was meticulously reconstructed in 1951.
The main ceremonial entrance from the harbor. Its towers were built more for prestige than defence, as the space between the sea and the walls was too narrow for a land-based assault. It was restored in 1951 after WWII damage.
The main ceremonial entrance from the harbor. Its towers were built more for prestige than defence, as the space between the sea and the walls was too narrow for a land-based assault. It was restored in 1951 after WWII damage.
The main ceremonial entrance from the harbor. Its towers were built more for prestige than defence, as the space between the sea and the walls was too narrow for a land-based assault. It was restored in 1951 after WWII damage.
This gate features a triple defensive zone, two massive round towers, and a roofed entrance. Built by Grand Master d’Amboise in 1512, it was designed to withstand the heaviest artillery of the era.
This gate features a triple defensive zone, two massive round towers, and a roofed entrance. Built by Grand Master d’Amboise in 1512, it was designed to withstand the heaviest artillery of the era.
This gate features a triple defensive zone, two massive round towers, and a roofed entrance. Built by Grand Master d’Amboise in 1512, it was designed to withstand the heaviest artillery of the era.
Akandia Gate: TBD. A more modern addition, opened by the Italian administration in 1935. It was created to facilitate traffic between the commercial port and the southeastern part of the city, bypassing the narrow medieval center.
Gate of St John: TBD. Commonly known as Kokkini Porta (the Red Gate). Tradition holds that during the bloody siege of 1522, the stones were stained red by the sheer number of fallen soldiers. It was heavily fortified by Grand Master d'Aubusson to protect the southern perimeter.