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Location: Lindos
The ancient town of Lindos, 47 km south of Rhodes Town, was founded by the Dorians in the 10th century BC. In the 8th century, it was already a major trading center, due to its geographical position between Greece and the Middle East. However, it started to decline when the city of Rhodes was founded, in the 5th century.
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The Acropolis of Lindos stands dominantly on a 116-meter cliff. It occupies an area of about 8400 meters and was once the most strongly fortified site on the island of Rhodes. The archaeological remains inside and around the Acropolis reveal the wealth of this ancient town. Part of its collection of historically significant monuments is a Doric 4th-century temple devoted to Athena Lindia, where people used to worship their patron goddess with offerings and sacrifices. It was built on the remains of another temple.
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Lindos Submarine Cruise with Swimming Stop at Navarone Bay
Book nowfrom € 33.00Category: Boat Tours2 hours MapBoard a hybrid submarine vessel and explore the marine life of the reefs. Take photos of the landmarks of Lindos from the sea and swim in crystal-clear water.
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HighSpeed Boat Trip to Lindos
Book nowfrom € 45.00Category: Day Trips, Boat Tours6 hours MapA day-trip to Lindos from Rhodes Town aboard a high-speed boat. Enjoy 4 hours of free time in Lindos to visit the Acropolis, explore the village, and swim at a beach.
More about the Acropolis of Lindos
The Propylaea (the gateways) of the Sanctuary consists of a staircase and five-door openings. You will have the chance to see the relief of an ancient warship, called Trireme, at the foot of the staircase. Apart from these, there is also a Roman temple dedicated to the emperor Diocletian and a Hellenistic wall surrounding the Acropolis. Northeast of the Acropolis you will find the Boukopion, a place for sacrifices identified by 38 inscriptions on the surrounding rocks. You will also see a small church with a temple, pronaos and a chamber that contained the sacrificial offerings.
All these ancient sites are protected by a Medieval Castle, built in the early 14th century by the Knights of Saint John. Two towers of the castle are well-preserved today. Outside the castle, southwest of the hill, there used to be an ancient theatre. The circular orchestra and the auditorium of the theatre were carved into the side of the hill. Today the only remains are some rows of seats, part of the auditorium. It is believed that the theatre could host 1800 spectators.
The excavations at the archaeological site of Lindos started in the early 20th century. The Italians, who occupied Rhodes Island from 1912-1945, tried to restore the ancient findings but they damaged parts of them. The continuation of the restoration works was undertaken by the Hellenic Archaeological Service in 1948 after the Dodecanese passed into the hands of the Greek state. Today, the site belongs to the Greek Ministry of Culture and much work is being done by both Greek and foreign archaeologists to protect this monument. For visitors, it is reachable only on foot or on a donkey.
