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Fortress of Saint Nicholas – An Attraction in Old Town, Rhodes
The Rhodes Island is considered as one of the most beautiful Islands in Dodecanese group and is situated at a distance of seven miles from the Turkish coast. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches and many interesting archaeological sites. It provides the tourists and visitors a chance to explore the ancient home of many civilizations including Knights of St. John, who played a main role in Crusades.
Rhodes old town on Rhodes Island, which now happens to be a part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, attracts tourists and visitors from all around the world. You can find the Fortress of Saint Nicholas in the Rhodes, Old Town.
Location:
On the entrance to Mandraki harbour, there are statues of deer. In the middle of the harbour three old windmills are present while the Fortress of St Nicholas lies on the north side of the harbour.
The History of the Fortress:
The Mandraki harbour used to be the military harbour in ancient times. At the central harbour of old town, a tower was built to defend it on the order of Grand Master Raimondo Zacosta. The tower was built at a natural dockside where many windmills are located.
This protective tower was later turned into a small fortress after the first siege of Rhodes. A bastion was constructed around the tower by Grand Master d’Aubusson turning it into a small fortress. The Fortress of Saint Nicholas was named after the chapel found inside it.
Historical Significance:
In order to make the security of the Rhodes Island effective and better, the fort was constructed. The Turkish attacks on the island from time to time were made ineffective by the fortress.
The Fortress of Saint Nicholas built in fifteenth century at the deck’s end of Mandraki harbour played a vital role in the defence of Rhodes city from the enemy attacks. In the sieges 1480 and 1522-23 the fortess played a key role in the defence of Rodos.
Fortress of Saint Nicholas; Today:
The well preserved Saint Nicholas Fortress that stands today is one of the ancient structures from the medieval time. It serves as a great attraction for tourists that come from different parts of the world. The ancient moat of Fortress of Saint Nicholas now has a walking path and trees. There is also a Greek flag that flies high above the tallest parapet of the fort.
Very less part of the fortress is damaged and most is still intact. Within the fortress, there is a well built archway that leads to the beach and the docks from the old town. There is a main road of the fortress that provides access to the old town through fort walls. The impressive structure is a very common subject for photography as well as for different documentaries on Rhodes Island.
When coming to Rhodes Island for holidays you must not forget to visit the old town of Rhodes and its remarkable historical places. On the Island of Rodos are many interesting places, but the Old Town of Rhodes you should not miss to see.
Rhodes Island is a favourite vacation destination of many tourists around the world. You will enjoy many sightseeing as well as Hotels in Rhodes Town and the other Rhodes Accommodation.
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