Castle
Château de Monolithos
Recommandé par 44 habitants,
Conseils des habitants
Billy
March 9, 2019
The castle is located near the village of Monolithos at the summit of the tall, craggy rock, dominating the view. It’s a bit far from the main tourist attractions of Rhodes to reach, but it’s totally worth it! You can drive to the foot of the cliff, park your car at a convenient spot, and follow the narrow little steps all the way up until you reach the summit. In old times, this castle was considered one of the four more powerful fortresses on the island, but today only the external walls fortifications remain. Inside the perimeter of the walls there are two 15th century chapels, St. Panteleimon and St. George. Looking around the ruins it is easy to notice that the castle was actually built on the foundations of another, older castle. But it’s not for the ruins or even the beautiful whitewashed churches that you would embark on the strenuous climb to the top – it’s the breathtaking view from there that looks over the sea and the numerous islets off the western coast, the mountain of Akramytis and innumerable hills, as well as the village of Monolithos below. As a visitor said: “In Greece, you know, the landscape often gives you a sense of the presence of Gods. The site of Monolithos is certainly one of these”.
The castle is located near the village of Monolithos at the summit of the tall, craggy rock, dominating the view. It’s a bit far from the main tourist attractions of Rhodes to reach, but it’s totally worth it! You can drive to the foot of the cliff, park your car at a convenient spot, and follow the…
Μαρία
January 31, 2021
The castle of Monolithos was built on the foundations of another, older castle, and lies about 236m high on an amazingly difficult natural terrain, which made its construction even more challenging, near the village of Monolithos. The Village :Whitewashed courtyards with geraniums, stone houses with tile roofs looking out over the waves, the rocks with the mediaeval castle at their peak, windswept deserted beaches for playing games in the waves - a landscape of unspoiled beauty, difficult to find elsewhere on Rhodes. Free entrance daily.
The castle of Monolithos was built on the foundations of another, older castle, and lies about 236m high on an amazingly difficult natural terrain, which made its construction even more challenging, near the village of Monolithos. The Village :Whitewashed courtyards with geraniums, stone houses with…
Antonoglou
May 7, 2016
The best SUNSET you ever see Very Romantic!
Νίκος
May 25, 2022
One of the best views in Rhodes, the Castle of Monolithos is built on a rock facing the Aegean Sea. Visit during sunset, you will remember it for life.
Νίκος
April 20, 2022
The imposing Castle of Monolithos was constructed by the Venetians in the Medieval times. It stands on top of a hill and offers a magnificent view of the sea. The castle is mostly ruined today but the view from the top is amazing.
Activités uniques à proximité
Les habitants recommandent également
- Recommandé par 11 habitants
- Recommandé par 10 habitants
Emplacement
89 Epar.Od. Monolinthou-Frourio Monolinthou
Monolithos