Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes Audio Guide
Explore Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
This is a medieval fortress and palace built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 14th century, located within the historic center of Rhodes. It served as the administrative center and the residence of the Grand Master.
What you will hear
The Grand Entrance and Towers
Establishing the scale of the fortress. Includes the main entrance towers and the verified Gate of Saint Anthony POI.
Saint Anthony's Gate
Discover how this gate served as a critical defensive point within the massive four-kilometer circuit of stone walls that once protected the medieval heart of Rhodes.
The Cannon Gate
A specific stop for the verified Cannon Gate POI, illustrating the transition from outer defenses to the palace proper.
Defensive Machicolations
Look up at the overhanging stone structures known as machicolations, which were essential tools for defending the palace walls against attackers at the base.
The Central Courtyard
The heart of the palace (Must-See). Features the Gothic arcades and the Roman statues brought from Kos.
Statue from Ancient Kos
This figure is a Roman-era statue dating from the second century, brought here by Italian administrators to decorate the reconstructed palace.
The Hall of the Colonnades
The first major hall of the upper floor, establishing the 1930s Italian vision of medieval splendor.
Ancient Support
Notice the columns supporting the ceiling here, some of which are genuine ancient artifacts that have been incorporated into the fabric of this palace.
The Chamber of the Nine Muses
A 'Must-See' stop featuring the 2nd-century mosaic floor depicting the Greek Muses.
Chamber of the Nine Muses
Step into a room named for its spectacular second-century Roman floor, featuring a mosaic composed of thousands of tiny, hand-placed stone cubes.
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