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The Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes, painting by Salvador Dali
The Colossus of Rhodes lasted for only 56 years but it earned its place in the famous list of The Seven Wonders of the World. It wasn’t just a giant statue but most importantly a symbol of unity of people who inhabited Rhodes.
The Colossus was a statue of the god Helios, located at the entrance of the harbor of Rhodes, in Greece. It was erected by Chares of Lindos between 292 BC and 280 BC. Compared to one of today’s statues, it was roughly about the same size as the Statue of Liberty (New York, US) but standing on a lower platform.
Who Built the Colossus of Rhodes?
When the Macedonian empire fell to pieces, the Rhodians –their allies- developed close political and trade relationships with the Ptolemy Dynasty of Egypt. The Syrian King Antigonus, sent his son, Demetrius Poliorketes, in the summer of 305 BC to conquer the town of Rhodes. The Rhodians resisted the siege for almost a year and the general was forces to leave in haste, abandoning his famous siege equipment behind. To celebrate the victory, the Rhodians decided to build a statue dedicated to the god Helios. In order to pay for the statue, they sold the siege equipment that Demetrius left behind.
Date: May 12th, 2008 |
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Rhodes Beaches
As one of the most sought after Greek islands, Rhodes attracts sunbathers every summer. The extend of its coastline makes it easy for tourists to enjoy a lot of different places to swim in the crystal clear water or just soak up the sun on one of the beautiful beaches.
Best beaches in Rhodes
Prassonissi Beach
This long, sandy beach located in south part of the island, 92 km/57 miles from the City of Rhodes and 40 km / 25 miles from Lindos. The water is crystal clear and the landscape magnificent. The beach is a paradise for surfers mostly during July and August when Meltemi (the north wind) blows. Right near the beach you’ll find a taverna and accommodation.
Faliraki Beach
This is the most developed beach on Rhodes. It’s located in the north-eastern part of the island, at only 14 km / 8.7 miles from the capital.
Date: April 14th, 2008 |
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