Rhodes, Greece

by Oliver Deex

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Fort
At the end of the breakwall.

Columns
These mark the spots where the legs of the Colossus of Rhodes once stood.

Crusader's Castle
Crusaders from all over Europe would assemble here before going to...

Crusader's Castle

Crusader's Castle
This is the current tourist entrance.

Crusader's Castle
One of the interios courtyards.

Crusader's Castle
Another view of the courtyard.

Mosaic floor

Old benches

Mussolini's Coat of Arms
Rhodes was held by Italy until WW II. This was created for the dictator and...

Courtyard

Crusader's Castle
An outside tower.

Harbor fort
Taken from the ferry dock.

Crusader's Castle
Taken from the ferry dock.

Harbor fort
Taken from the ferry dock, using a telephoto lens.

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article published 11/5/2005

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A note! You used to be able to buy a postcard picture of the Colossus, wearing a big diaper! I don't know if they still sell such cards!!? It's always gonna be one of my favorite sites!!
— Eleanor Robb, May 17, 2009

Many thanks for your excellent photos of Rhodes, one of my favorite Greek isles! I think Mussolini is the correct way to spell "his" name?
— Eleanor Robb, November 8, 2005

Thanks for the comments and explanations
It really helps when people supply some information about what the picture is all about. Both the photos and the comments were really informative. Thanks George (also from Canada!)
— George J Hess, November 5, 2005

Nicely Done Oliver
Thoroughly enjoyed all your pictures. Must be lot's of history in that town. It boggles the mind to imagine the colossus astride the water 2500 years ago. Thanks Terry (Canada)
— Terry Heaps, November 5, 2005