The Street of the Knights is one of the best preserved medieval streets in Europe.

It is located in the northern part of the Old Town of Rhodes. The alley leads from the majestic Palace of the Grand Masters to the former Knights' Hospital, today the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes.

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Dating back to the 14th-15th centuries, this building served as a residential area for members of the Order of St. John (Johanites).

The street was formerly filled with inns with accommodation where each inn represented one language group of the order - for example, French, German or Aragonese. This Gothic architecture has remained almost intact and creates a unique atmosphere.

What makes Knight's Alley so special?

These are our tips on why you shouldn't miss Knights' Alley.

• Authentic Gothic architecture - stone walls, broken arches, knights' coats of arms.
• Historical value - knights of various nationalities lived here during the Ottoman and Crusader Wars.
• Silence and atmosphere - the alley is mostly free of cars and shops, it feels like a living museum.
• Photogenic place - ideal for history, photography and quiet walks.

Our tip for accommodation

If you want to stay in style and feel the medieval atmosphere, book a stay on the premises of a historic inn in the superbly rated Spanish Kinghts Inn.

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