Rhodes: Quick Facts

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Nov. 3, 2026

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The acropolis of Lindos stands on a hill above whitewashed buildings, overlooking a turquoise bay and sandy beach lined with umbrellas in Lindos, Rhodes, Greece.

Stone ruins of a castle in Kritinia overlook green hills and the blue western coastline of Rhodes Island, with distant mountains and the sea visible under a clear sky.

Map highlighting the island of Rhodes in orange, located in the southeastern Aegean Sea near the southwestern coast of Turkey. Surrounding countries including Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo are labeled, along with nearby seas such as the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean. A small inset map in the lower right shows the regional context within Europe.

Seven wonders of the ancient world: Colossus of Rhodes

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