7th century (citadel) 14th century (palace) 1937–1940 (restoration works)
Built by
Byzantine Empire Knights Hospitaller Kingdom of Italy (restoration works)
Architect
Vittorio Mesturino (20C reconstruction)
Battles/wars
Siege of Rhodes (1480) Siege of Rhodes (1522)
Events
1481 Rhodes earthquake
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type
Cultural
Criteria
ii, iv, v
Designated
1988 (12th session)
Part of
Medieval old town of Rhodes
Reference no.
493
Region
Europe and North America
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, also known as the Kastello (Greek: Καστέλο, from Italian: Castello, "castle"), is a medieval castle in the city of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. It is one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in Greece. The site was previously a citadel of the Knights Hospitaller that functioned as a palace, headquarters, and fortress.
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