basilica that was built virtually right on top of it. Later, the basilica was replaced by a Byzantine monastery that dated back to the 6th century. The Byzantines were later captured by the knights of St. John. The Knights held the monastery to themselves and set up their capital in the place of the present Rhodes Town.
 Ancient Ialyssos was completely ruined when the marauding
Turks attacked. By the 20th century, the island was under the rule of Italians. The Italians in order to attract tourists rebuilt the monastery into a church with four chapels. One was meant for the Orthodox Christians, one for Catholics, one for the Knights and one for relics. The Italians also constructed a "Stations of the Cross" which is a huge cross. Anyone taking the trouble of climbing here is assured of breathtaking views. |
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