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It is currently part of [[Greece]], although it lies off the coast of [[Turkey]].
It is currently part of [[Greece]], although it lies off the coast of [[Turkey]].
In ancient times it was famous for the [[Colossus of Rhodes]], supposedly a gigantic statue that bestrode its harbour.
In ancient times it was famous for the [[Colossus of Rhodes]], supposedly a gigantic statue that bestrode its harbour, one of the [[Seven Wonders of the World]].
In mediaeval times it was ruled by the [[Knights of St. John]], who constructed much of the well-preserved architecture of the town of Rhodes.
In mediaeval times it was ruled by the [[Knights of St. John]], who constructed much of the well-preserved architecture of the town of Rhodes.