The island of Rhodes like almost every part of Greece, has many important archeological sites, evidence of a history of over three thousand years. Every year excavations bring to the light new founding.

It is common in Greece for a church or an important building to be situated over the relics of an ancient temple, or for medieval fortification to use ancient castles and walls. Because of the continuity of Rhodes’ history and the re-use of buildings and materials much of the historical-artistic heritage is assimilated also into the structure of simple constructions.

In this sense, Rhodes is an open museum, where traces of the past eras can be found even on a humble village house. Perhaps the most important archeological site is Kamiros on the southwest part of the island. Acropolis of Lindos, just over the village, is accessible only on foot. The Doric Temple of Athina is found inside the medieval Castle creating an interesting blend of two cultures. The construction of the Acropolis is dated at 1100 B.C.

No more than a kilometer from the center of the city, on the beautiful hill of Ayios Stefanos (Monte Smith), lie the sparse remains of the Hellenistic Era of Rhodes. The site contains a restored theater, a stadium and the remains of the temple of Apollo . On the top of the Filerimos’ hill, are the few remains of the ancient Ialyssos together with a Byzantine castle and monastery.