Colossus of Rhodes, Rhodes

Advantages: A site of historic interest by Rhodes medeivel town
Disadvantages: a wonder of the ancient world that isnt there anymore

The colossus of Rhodes was a huge bronze statue around 110 feet in height that stood at the entrance of Rhodes harbour. Rhodes is one of the three largest greek islands and is located a mere 12 miles off of the coast of Turkey where the Aegean sea meets the Mediterranean. Being of significant strategic importance the island sparked the interest of many and in 357BC was conquered by Mausolus of Halicarnassus and remained in hs hands until 340BC when ...
...celebrate this victory that the colossus of Rhodes was constructed. The Rhodians melted down all the bronze from the defeated invaders numerous war machines to build the statue itself and used the timber from giant siege engines to use as scaffolding. The statue was 110 feet high and stood upon a 50 foot pedestal and was a depiction of the Helios the greek sun god and stood at the entrance to the harbour. A popular misconception which is assisted ... Read review

Advantages: Warm and friendly people, fantasic scenery.
Disadvantages: Dangerous car hire in Lindos

...On my third holiday to Greece we decided to go to Rhodes. I decided on Rhodes because of the history of the island. Rhodes is a beautiful country with many places to visit. The beaches are sandy and plentiful and the locals are friendly and helpful. Rhodes Town is large and to see it all you will need a couple of days wandering around all of the narrow streets. The palace of the knights in Rhodes Town is great and the harbour is amazing to imagine the Colossus standing accross. Other places in Rhodes to visit is the small island off the southern end of Rhodes. This can be got to by wadding through waistheight warm water, and is tremdous fun. Another place to go is the valley of the butterflies (which should really be seen during July when the butterflies are actually there) if not July it is a lovely walk. Kalithea and Seven... Read review

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