Excursions to Rhodes and Lindos, Greece, by rented car
August 11th, 2009

We did rent a car, going first to Rhodes and visiting the interesting part of the old town. Then, we did go to Lindos, visiting the beautiful ancient acropolis and the beach.

 

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The old Rhodes town is surrounded by an ancient wall, interrupted by only seven doors.

 

Ancient Rhodes walls
View from a narrow window in the city walls.

 

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Other sections of the walls around old Rhodes in Greece.

 

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Rhodes city Rhodes city
The old Rhodes town is made by a labyrinth of narrow streets ending into large squares.

 

Nice medieval arches, ruined by modernity.

 

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The imposing Cavalieri street, one of the most beautiful part of the town.

 

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Panoramic views onto Rhodes city.

 

Ruins in Rhodes
Old ruins in Rhodes city.

 

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Narrow streets in Rhodes.

 

 

Lindos Lindos
Lindos - Greece

The tour by car to Rhodes Island continues to Lindos, a charming town interesting for the small white homes and for the acropolis ruins.

 

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A small church along the trail connecting Lindos to the acropolis on the top of an hill.

 

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Lindos acropolis Lindos acropolis
The entrance to Lindos acropolis, the most important archaeological site in Rhodes island.

 

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Lindos acropolis - Greece Lindos acropolis - Greece
Lindos acropolis and the well preserved ruins.

 

From the acropolis of Lindos there is also a beautiful view out onto the sea.

 

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