UNESCO World Heritage Site
Location Greece
CriteriaCultural: ii, iv, v
Reference493
Inscription1988 (12th Session)
Area65.85 ha
Coordinates36°26′N 28°13′E / 36.433°N 28.217°E / 36.433; 28.217

The Medieval City of Rhodes was constructed around 1309 to 1523 and is part of the modern capital city of Rhodes on the Island of Rhodes in Greece. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988.[1]

The Medieval city consists of the high town to the north and the lower town south-southwest. The high town was entirely built by the Hospitaller Rhodes.[2] The Medieval city is located within a 4 kms long wall.[3]

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References

  1. ^ https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/493/
  2. ^ https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/493/
  3. ^ https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/493/

External links

Media related to Medieval city of Rhodes at Wikimedia Commons

World Heritage Sites in Greece
Subdivisions of the municipality of Rhodes
Landmarks of Rhodes
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