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An IgoUgo.com user remembers: "It's a wonderful feeling when you see actual historical relics coexisting w/ the hustle & bustle of modern times. It's like being in a time travel warp!" Rhodes Town ...

The crowning attraction of Rhodes Town, the Palace of the Grand Master is usually the first stop for tourists. Its medieval architecture sparks the imagination of children and adults alike.