The capital of the picturesque Greek island of Rhodes is home to the famous Palace of the Grand Masters. of the Grand Masters. Today, this magnificent medieval structure is a Rhodes' main attraction and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Palace of the Grand Masters was built in the 14th century by the Knights of the Order of St John, who ruled over Rhodes. Order of St John, who dominated the island for over 200 years (from 1309 to 1522). В Antiquity, it was the site of a temple of the god Helios and later a Byzantine fortress, on the foundations of which the island's own fortress was built. fortress, on the foundations of which the luxurious palace was built. The island of Rhodes became the official residence of the Order of St John, and the palace became the meeting place of the Grand Masters. the seat of the Grand Masters. After Rhodes was occupied by the Ottoman Empire. Ottoman Empire, the palace was used as a fortress.
In 1856, an ammunition explosion severely damaged the magnificent medieval structure. the magnificent medieval structure was severely damaged. After the Italian occupation of the island in 1922. 1922, the palace was restored, preserving as much of its original style as possible, and It was used as the residence of Victor Emmanuel III and later Benito Mussolini. After Rhodes (together with the other islands of the archipelago of the Dodecanese archipelago) was officially ceded to Greece, the Palace of the Grand Masters was converted into a museum. In total, there are about 160 different rooms, but only some of them are accessible to the public. The interior castle's interior decoration and furnishings are breathtaking in their splendour.
Today, the Palace of the Grand Masters is one of the most visited tourist attractions of Rhodes Rhodes tourist attractions. It also hosts exhibitions, various cultural events and houses the magnificent Byzantine Museum.
