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Encyclopedia > Rhodes, Greece
City of Rhodes  (Ρόδος)
View of the harbour
View of the harbour
Location
Coordinates 36°26′N 28°13′E / 36.433, 28.217Coordinates: 36°26′N 28°13′E / 36.433, 28.217
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (min-max): 0 - 25 m (0 - 82 ft)
Government
Country: Greece
Periphery: South Aegean
Prefecture: Dodecanese
Mayor: Hatzis Hatziefthimiou  (ND)
(since: Jan 2007)
Population statistics (as of 2001)
City Proper
 - Population: 53,709
 - Area:[5] 19.5 km² (8 sq mi)
 - Density: 2,754 /km² (7,134 /sq mi)
Metropolitan
 - Population: 80,000
Codes
Postal codes: 851 00
Area codes: 22410
License plate codes: PON, POP
Website
www.rhodes.gr

Rhodes (Greek: Ρόδος - Ródos) is the principal city of the Greek island of Rhodes, in southeastern Aegean Sea and the capital of the Dodecanese prefecture. Its has a population of approximately 80,000. Rhodes has been famous since antiquity as the site of Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The citadel of Rhodes, built by the Hospitalliers, is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe which in 1988 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The City of Rhodes is a popular international tourist destination. Rhodes may refer to: any one of several place names: Rhodes, the Greek Dodecanese island where the Colossus of Rhodes stood Rhodes, Greece, the main settlement on the island of Rhodes Rhodes, New South Wales, Australia Rhodes, Iowa, United States of America Rhodes, Moselle a commune of the Moselle d... 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Geography

Google Earth overview of City of Rhodes.
City of Rhodes - Medieval part. The central square of the old town of Rhodes.
City of Rhodes - Medieval part. The central square of the old town of Rhodes.
The Avenue of the Knights in the medieval section of the city.
The Avenue of the Knights in the medieval section of the city.

The city of Rhodes is situated in the north-east tip of the island and forms a triangle from north to south. It is the smallest municipality of the island in terms of land area and the largest in population. It borders with the Aegean Sea in the north, the east and the west and with the municipalities of Ialysos and Kallithea in the south. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 690 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1048 × 911 pixel, file size: 136 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Rhodes City Satellite overview This is a screenshot of copyrighted computer software, and the copyright for its contents is most likely held by the author(s... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 690 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1048 × 911 pixel, file size: 136 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Rhodes City Satellite overview This is a screenshot of copyrighted computer software, and the copyright for its contents is most likely held by the author(s... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Rhodes (Greek: Ρόδος - Ródos) is the main city of the Greek island of Rhodes, in the Aegean Sea. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 420 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Greece Rhodes, Greece Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 420 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Greece Rhodes, Greece Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Ialysos (Greek: Ιαλυσός), also known as Trianta, is the second-largest town on the island of Rhodes (Ρόδος, Rhodos) in Greece. ... Kallithea (Καλλιθέα) is a municipality on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece. ...


History

The island of Rhodes is at a crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This has given the city and the island many different identities, cultures, architectures, and languages over it long history. Its position in major sea routes has given Rhodes a very rich history. The island has been inhabitated since about 4000 BC (Neolithic Period).[1] Rhodes (Greek: Ρόδος Rhódhos; Italian Rodi; [[Ladino language| ) is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of both land area and population, situated in eastern Aegean Sea. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... For other uses, see Culture (disambiguation). ... This article is about building architecture. ... The Neolithic, (Greek neos=new, lithos=stone, or New Stone Age) was a period in the development of human technology that is traditionally the last part of the Stone Age. ...


Classical Period

The city of Rhodes was formed in 408 BC, by the cities of Ialyssos, Kamiros and Lindos.[1] Following its founding the city prospered for three centuries during its Golden Age. This was when sea trade, skilled shipbuilders, and open-minded politicians of the city kept it prosperous until Roman times. Between 304 and 293 BC the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was built by the Lyndian sculptor Hares.[1] The construction took 12 years and was completed in 282 BC. The statue represented their sun god Helios, which stood at the harbour entrance. The ancient city had a well-constructed sewage system as well as a water supply network as designed by Hippodamus. A strong earthquake hit Rhodes about 226 BC, badly damaging the city and toppling the Colossus.[1] For the next eight centuries it lay in ruins until it was sold to a Jewish merchant, reputed to require 900 camels to haul it away. Trianta (Greek: Τριάντα, lit. ... Kameiros is a city on the island of Rhodes, lying on a peninsula on the northwest coast of the island. ... Acropolis of Lindos: the restored stoa Lindos (Greek Λινδος;) is a town and an archaeological site on the east coast of the island of Rhodes (Rhodhos) in the Dodecanese Islands in south-eastern Greece. ... Shipbuilding is the construction of ships. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      A politician is an individual who is a formally recognized and active member of a government, or a person who influences the way a society is governed through an understanding of political power and group dynamics. ... “The Colossus of Rhodes” redirects here. ... This article is about the Seven Ancient Wonders. ... For other uses, see Helios (disambiguation). ... For the span of recorded history starting roughly 5,000-5,500 years ago, see Ancient history. ... Urban areas require some method for collection and disposal of sewage. ... Impact from a water drop causes an upward rebound jet surrounded by circular capillary waves. ... Hippodamus of Miletus (sometimes also called Hippodamos), was a Greek architect of the 5th century BC. It was he who introduced order and regularity into the planning of cities, in place of the previous intricacy and confusion. ...


Roman Period

In 164 BC, Rhodes became a province of the Roman Empire.[2] It was able to keep its beauty and develop into a leading center of learning for arts and science. Many traces of the Roman period still exist throughout the city and give us an insight into the level of civilization at the time.[2] According to Acts 21:1, the Apostle Paul stopped at Rhodes near the end of his third missionary journey. For other uses, see Roman Empire (disambiguation). ...


Byzantine Period

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Knights' Period

Street in the Old Town.
Street in the Old Town.

The Knights Hospitallers captured and established their headquarters on Rhodes when they left Italy after the persecution of the Knights Templar in 1307. Pope Clement V confirmed the Hospitallers possession of the Island in 1309. The Knights remained on the Island for the next two centuries, harassing Muslim shipping. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 484 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1008 × 1248 pixel, file size: 195 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Please see the file description page for further information. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 484 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1008 × 1248 pixel, file size: 195 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Please see the file description page for further information. ... The Knights Hospitaller (the or Knights of Malta or Knights of Rhodes) is a tradition which began as a Benedictine nursing Order founded in the 11th century based in the Holy Land, but soon became a militant Christian Chivalric Order under its own charter, and was charged with the care... For other uses, see Knights Templar (disambiguation). ... Clement V, born Bertrand de Goth (also occasionally spelled Gouth and Got) (1264 – April 20, 1314), was Pope from 1305 to his death. ...


After the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 the Ottoman Empire began a rapid expansion and in 1480 Sultan Mehmet launched and invasion of Rhodes commanded by Mesic Pasha. The defenders repelled Turkish attacks from both landward and seaward sides and the invaders left the Island in defeat. The defeat halted a concurrent invasion of the Italian peninsula by Ottoman forces and prevented possible Muslim incursion and control of Western Europe. Combatants  Byzantine Empire Ottoman Sultanate Commanders Constantine XI †, Loukas Notaras, Giovanni Giustiniani †[1] Mehmed II, ZaÄŸanos Pasha Strength 7,000[2] 80,000[1]-200,000[1][3] Casualties 4,000 dead[4] 10,000 civilian dead[5][6] unknown The Fall of Constantinople refers to the capture of... “Ottoman” redirects here. ...


After the Ottoman defeat in 1480 the Knights Grand Master, Fabrizio Del Carreto, oversaw the strengthening of the cities over the next few decades. By the time of his death in 1521 Rhodes possessed the strongest fortifications of any Christian Bastion in the World. The continued Naval attack launched from Rhodes on Muslim Merchants until 1522 the newly enthroned Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent led a second Siege of Rhodes (1522). Suleiman I (Ottoman Turkish: Sulaymān, Turkish: ; formally Kanuni Sultan Süleyman in Turkish) (November 6, 1494 – September 5/6, 1566), was the tenth and longest‐serving Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1520 to 1566. ... Combatants Ottoman Empire Knights Hospitaller Commanders Suleiman the Magnificent Mustafa Pasha Philippe Villiers de LIsle-Adam Strength 110,000 soldiers 10,000 janissaries 60,000 slaves 400 ships 600 knights 4,500 soldiers citizens Casualties 50,000 Unknown The Siege of Rhodes of 1522 was the second and ultimately...


The vastly outnumbered Knights made a spirited defense of the city and inflicted heavy casualties upon the Ottoman besiegers. In December 1522 the Knights and Suleiman came to terms and the Knights were allowed to leave the city with all the wealth they could carry, in return there would be no retribution upon the inhabitants of the city and they would be allowed to continue to freely practice Christianity. On January 1st, 1523 the Knights departed from the island, leaving it to Ottoman control.


Ottoman Period

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Italian Period

Street in the Old Town.
Street in the Old Town.

In 1912 Italian troops took the island over with the rest of the Dodecanese Islands, and established an Italian colony known as Isole Italiane del Egeo in 1923.[3] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 521 pixelsFull resolution (1740 × 1134 pixel, file size: 903 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) photo G Larson 2002 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 521 pixelsFull resolution (1740 × 1134 pixel, file size: 903 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) photo G Larson 2002 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Dodecanese (Greek Δωδεκάνησα, Dodekánisa, Turkish Onikiada, both meaning twelve islands; Italian Dodecaneso) are a group of 12 larger plus 150 smaller Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, off the southwest coast of Turkey. ...


The Italians would later demolish the houses that were built on and around the city walls during the Ottoman era. They also turned the Jewish and Ottoman cemeteries into a green zone surrounding the Medieval Town.[3] The Italians preserved what was left from the Knights' period, and destroyed all Ottoman buildings. They also reconstructed the Grand Master's Palace.[3] Furthermore, an Institute for the study of the History and Culture of the region was established, and major infrastructure work was done to modernize Rhodes.[3] Look up Ottoman, ottoman in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination... The silver Anglia knight, commissioned as a trophy in 1850, intended to represent the Black Prince. ... The main entrace to the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is a palace in the town of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. ...


Modern Period

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Government

Entrance gate to the Medieval section of the city.
Entrance gate to the Medieval section of the city.
The Rhodes Windmills.
The Rhodes Windmills.

Rhodes is the capital of the island of Rhodes as well as of the Dodecanese Prefecture and should also be the regional capital as it is the only recognized urban center in the Aegean by central government. The city hosts both the City Hall and the Prefecture Hall and as a form of recognition holds also a regional office. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 413 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1004 × 1456 pixel, file size: 816 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) La bildo estas kopiita de wikipedia:fr. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 413 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1004 × 1456 pixel, file size: 816 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) La bildo estas kopiita de wikipedia:fr. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 484 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1008 × 1248 pixel, file size: 249 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 484 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1008 × 1248 pixel, file size: 249 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Rhodes (Greek: Ρόδος Rhódhos; Italian Rodi; [[Ladino language| ) is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of both land area and population, situated in eastern Aegean Sea. ... The Dodecanese (Greek Δωδεκάνησα, Dodekánisa, Turkish Onikiada, both meaning twelve islands; Italian Dodecaneso) are a group of 12 larger plus 150 smaller Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, off the southwest coast of Turkey. ...


Mayors

The current mayor, Hatzis Hatziefthimiou, is newly elected and is in charge as of Jan 1st of 2007. Below are the mayors of the city from 1912 till now:

  • 1912-1913 | Pavlides Savvas
  • 1913-1919 | Brizzi Attilio (Italian Occupancy)
  • 1919-1920 | Saccorotti Francesco (Italian Occupancy)
  • 1920-1937 | Biliotti Alfredo (Italian Occupancy)
  • 1937-1938 | Masseri Girolamo (Italian Occupancy)
  • 1938-1939 | Turkato Ugo (Italian Occupancy)
  • 1939-1943 | Secchi Pietro (Italian Occupancy)
  • 1943-1945 | Macchi Antonio (Italian Occupancy)
  • 1945-1946 | Kazoulis Athanasios
  • 1946-1950 | Charitos Gavriil
  • 1950 | Lambadarios Symeon
  • 1950 | Iliopoulos Nikolaos
  • 1950-1951 | Vrondakis Emmanouil
  • 1951 | Teliakos Lazaros
  • 1951-1954 | Fotaras Fotis
  • 1955-1964 | Petrides Michael
  • 1964 | Chiotakis Georgios
  • 1964-1966 | Petrides Michael
  • 1966-1967 | Zachariades Elias
  • 1967-1974 | Vrouchos Georgios
  • 1974-1975 | Tzavaras Charalambos
  • 1975-1978 | Avgoustakis Stavros
  • 1979-1982 | Venetoklis Dimitrios
  • 1983-1990 | Karayiannis Savvas
  • 1991-1994 | Kokkinos Manos
  • 1995-2006 | Giannopoulos Georgios
  • 2007-now | Hatziefthimiou Hatzis

Architecture

Landmarks

Medieval City of Rhodes*
UNESCO World Heritage Site

State Party Flag of Greece Greece
Type Cultural
Criteria ii, iv, v
Reference 493
Region Europe and North America
Inscription History
Inscription 1988  (12th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
† Region as classified by UNESCO.

The city has many landmarks. Some of them date back to antiquity and most of the others remain from the Knights' Period. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... As of 2006, there are a total of 830 World Heritage Sites located in 138 State Parties. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State... This is a list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State...

The main entrace to the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is a palace in the town of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. ...

Museums

Archeologiacal Sites

Monuments

Demographics

Both city and island population continue to grow contrary to national levels; the city has an official population of 54,000 but the actual population is estimated between 75 and 80,000 (see below the paradox section)


Population Data

Year Population Change +/-
1951 24,280 -
1961 28,119 +3,839
1971 33,100 +4,981
1981 41,425 +8,325
1991 43,558 +2,133
2001 53,709 +10,151

Statistical Paradox

The paradox of all the conducted census is that many permanent residents of the city prefer to visit the places of their descent on the census day, thus the city's total population, as counted by the census, is less than the number of people actually residing in the city. Currently it is estimated that top 80,000 people reside permanently in the city although last census showed only 54,000. This issue was and still is criticized by the city mayors as permanent population burden the municipality with costs that can not be justified by the official numbers.


Economy

Education

The city has old and inadequate educational facilities with most of them being sheltered in buildings of the early 1900s. Facilities by category:

  • Primary Education: 21 primary schools
  • Secondary Education: 7 high schools and 7 lyceums
  • Higher Education: Some departments of the Aegean University, Higher and Lower Tourism Schools and some private institutes

The last years two private schools were also established and offer classes from primary to lyceum education The University of the Aegean (Greek Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου) is a university based in Mytilene, Greece. ...


Climate

Transportation

The fortifications of the Old Town.
The fortifications of the Old Town.
Laocoön in the Grand Master's Palace.
Laocoön in the Grand Master's Palace.

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Road Network

The road network of the city is gradually becoming insufficient as the car fleet expands at a rate of 5,500 per year thus making both traffic and parking an increasing concern for the city officials, especially during the high-season (about 70,000 cars move from/to the center per day). The Medieval Town closes for vehicles during the summer so all the traffic gathers outside the walls and towards the modern city center which has mainly narrow and one-way streets. Finding a parking space is difficult and moreover it is under a fee. Direction signings on the streets are sufficient. From the south end of the city begins the E-95, the national road that connects the city with Lindos. Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) and methanol (methyl alcohol) are two types of alcohol fuels. ... Acropolis of Lindos: the restored stoa Lindos (Greek Λινδος;) is a town and an archaeological site on the east coast of the island of Rhodes (Rhodhos) in the Dodecanese Islands in south-eastern Greece. ...


Bus Service

Bus service within the city is currently inefficient as the local municipal transport company (RODA [1]) is almost in bankruptcy. Its fleet is old and small, the routes are inconvenient and without specific timetables and finally, lack of serious management over the years undermine a probable future return in reliability and profits. Note though that during tourism season the company serves as well as possible all the main resorts and attractions contrary to winter time when services are below standard.


Taxi Service

Taxis in the city are plentiful during winter but are scarce in the summer due to high tourism. About 400 taxis serve the city and can be either found in specified taxi ranks or by phone.


Sea Service

The city hosts four harbors; the central serves national and international traffic (ferried and cruise ships), Akandia harbor is currently in construction servicing mainly cargo ships and cruise ships on busy days, Kolona serves in-prefecture traffic and private yachts and finally Mandraki harbor services daily trips around the island and small yachts. The new Marina of the island is being constructed in the Zefyros area and is expected to be operational by 2009.

  • Central Harbor

Routes to:

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  • Kolona Harbor

Routes to:

  • Major and minor Dodecanese islands
  • Mandraki Harbor

Routes to:

  • daily excursions around the island and in nearby islands

Air Service

Diagoras International Airport of Rhodes serves both city and the island. It is situated 14km south west of the city. It is connected to all major Greek airports and Cyprus throughout the year and during tourism season accepts heavy charter traffic. Rhodes International Airport, Diagoras (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Ρόδου, Διαγόρας) or Diagoras International Airport (IATA: RHO, ICAO: LGRP) is located on the island of Rhodes in Greece. ...


Communications

Telephone

Internet

Media

The city is served by many media companies that provide well rounded coverage on different aspects of modern life.


Television

Some 25 stations broadcast freely while 2 charge subscription fees; they are divided to local, national, satellite and pay-tv stations and are the following:


Local Stations (based within the city-(A to Z)

  • Irida TV
  • Maik Channel
  • Omega TV
  • TV4
  • Rodos Channel (defunct last 2 years)

Local Stations (based on the island-broadcasting in the city)

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Radio

  • SkyFM Radio (News) [2]
  • Radio 1 [3]

Newspapers

There are three daily newspapers issued that deal with both the city and the whole region. Moreover two are issued every Monday and there are few others with specific themes.

  • "I Rodiaki" [4] (translated "The Rhodian"/daily)
  • "I Proodos" [5] (translated "Progress"/daily)
  • "I Dimokratiki" [6] (translated "The Democrat"/daily)
  • "I Gnomi" (translated "The Opinion"/weekly)
  • "I Drasi" (translated "Action"/weekly)

There are also a couple of weekly papers concerning yellow pages and lately a weekly sports paper was introduced. Finally all national and international press can be easily purchased in kiosks and press agencies.


Health Structures

The city hosts more than adequate health related facilities that serve both island's and region's needs.

  • "Andreas Papandreou" Rhodes General Hospital [7] is the state hospital of the island. It was relocated to a newly constructed building in Agioi Apostoloi area and is the biggest in the Aegean Sea.
  • Euromedica Clinic [8] is a private hospital that recently opened.

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Sports

The city after a long dark period of almost 15 years is reviving in many team sports. Football and basketball are the most famous but a wide variety is also in development during the last years with the most noticeable in rugby.


Football

The city has two major football teams; Diagoras GS and AS Rodos after a long period are back in national level and compete in Greek National Third Division (Gamma Ethniki) while the rest of the city based teams compete in the local Amateur Divisions. Diagoras GS is a football club based in Rhodes, Greece. ... AS Rodos is a football club based in Rhodes, Greece. ... Gamma Ethniki (Greek: Γ Εθνικη or Τρίτη Εθνική Κατηγορία; Third National Division) is the Third highest professional football league in Greece. ...


Basketball

The last 15 years basketball is represented in national level by Colossus BC which currently won promotion to National A1 Ethniki just one year after being relegated. Other notable teams are AS Diagoras Rhodes which just gained promotion in National Third Division and AS Dodekanisos, the pride of the Aegean that competes and stars in the national basketball league for handicapped people. The A1 Ethniki is the highest professional basketball competition among clubs in Greece. ...


Other

A variety of other sports is also available and in development in the city. In volleyball AS Diagoras Rhodes lost in the third division and returns to the local leagues; in rugby the recently formed Colossoi of Rhodes reached the top league finals for the second time in a row. The Nautical Club of Rhodes and Ygros Stivos of Rhodes have water polo teams in low level national divisions; the Rhodian Tennis Club play tennis and ping-pong in its privately owned facilities; AS Diagoras Rhodes have competitive teams in cycling and in track and field athletics. Finally ziu zitsu, karate, tae-kwon-do and other Eastern oriented sports are available with local teams that enjoy sporadic national success.


Sports Venues

The city has three major sports venues; the Rhodes Municipal Stadium and the Kallipateira National Athletic Center serve all outdoor activities while the Municipal Indoor Hall of "Venetokleio" serves indoor sports.


Consulates

The city of Rhodes is also home to many foreign consulates.[4] For the uses of Consul as Chief Magistrate of a (city) state, see Consul. ...

  • Flag of Austria Austria: 33 March 25th St., Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241020833
  • Flag of Belgium Belgium: 35 Kos St., Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241024661
  • Flag of Denmark Denmark: 63A Dimokratias Av., Ialysos Tel: (0030) 2241094488
  • Flag of Finland Finland: 25 G. Leontos St., Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241035780
  • Flag of France France: Ippoton St., Medieval City, Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241022318
  • Flag of Germany Germany: 12-14 Artemidos St., Monte Smith, Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241063730
  • Flag of Hungary Hungary: 13 D. Theodoraki St., Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241027108
  • Flag of Italy Italy: Ippoton, Medieval City, Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241027432
  • Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands: 27 Aleksandrou Diakou St., Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241031571
  • Flag of Spain Spain: 13 D. Theodoraki St., Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241025698
  • Flag of Sweden Sweden: 20 D. Theodoraki St., Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241031822
  • Flag of Turkey Turkey: 10-12 Iroon Polytehneiou St., Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241023362
  • Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom: 29 Gr. Lampraki St., Rhodes Tel: (0030) 2241022005

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References

  1. ^ a b c d History of Rhodes: Classical Period. Municipality of Rhodes. www.rhodes.gr (2007). Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
  2. ^ a b History of Rhodes: Roman Period. Municipality of Rhodes. www.rhodes.gr (2007). Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d History of Rhodes: Italian Period. Municipality of Rhodes. www.rhodes.gr (2007). Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
  4. ^ Tourists Information: Foreign States Consulates. Municipality of Rhodes. www.rhodes.gr (2006). Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
  5. ^ Basic Characteristics. Ministry of the Interior. www.ypes.gr. Retrieved on 2007-08-07.

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