Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
A number of the most significant archaeological findings of the islands of Dodecanese are found in the Archaeological museum of Rhodes, which was constructed to be used as the Main Hospital of the city during the Knights’ era (15th century). The second hospital used by the Knights, now houses the library of the Archaeological Institute.
The visitor who enters the Old City from the Harbour's entrance, realises that the museums’ building occupies his whole range of vision. After the main entrance, one finds himself in the big inner courtyard. Exactly opposite him on a big pedestal, one can see a sited lion that holds with his forelegs the head of taurus.
Inside the building the collection is of a great interest and consists of epitaph plaques from the post-Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Knights' periods as well as a number of interesting statues including two Kouros and two Aphrodites, the smaller of which is known as the Aphrodite of Rhodes. Moreover, there is a collection of earthenware urns and pots.
Open daily (Sunday Admission free) except Monday 08:30-15:00, Museum Square, Medieval Town, Telephone +241 27657
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