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| − | '''Rhodes''' is an island in the [[Aegean]], the largest of the [[Dodecanese]] group. | + | '''Rhodes''' (Greek: ''Ρόδος'' [Ródos]) is an island in the [[Aegean Sea|Aegean]], the largest of the [[Dodecanese]] group. |
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]]. | ||
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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 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 | + | In medieval times it was ruled by the [[Knights of St. John]], who constructed much of the well-preserved architecture of the town of Rhodes. |
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Latest revision as of 22:16, March 4, 2017
Rhodes (Greek: Ρόδος [Ródos]) is an island in the Aegean, the largest of the Dodecanese group.
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, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
In medieval times it was ruled by the Knights of St. John, who constructed much of the well-preserved architecture of the town of Rhodes.