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Medieval City of Rhodes

Medieval City of Rhodes

Cultural · Inscribed: 1988

Site Information

UNESCO ID
493
Category
Cultural
Country
Greece
Inscribed
1988
Coordinates
36.4431, 28.2269
Area
66 ha

Selection Criteria

(ii) (iv) (v)

Criteria: (ii), (iv), (v)

Description

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. 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. The Medieval city is located within a 4 km long wall.

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