The
Fortress of Saint Nicholas
and the walls surrounding the old town.
The
classic image of
the fortress. You will likely
find this angle on most
documentaries of Rhodes.
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The
old moat of the
fortress todays
holds trees and
a walking path.
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A rare shot without the
ever present humans; here
again in the old moat.
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The
entrance way into
the old moat. I wonder
what creatures and
bacterium used to swim
in the waters...
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Mostly
intact, yet
fully fallen.
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One
can rent mopeds to
cover more of the island
more quickly. I recommend
a day of walking throughout
the old town and perhaps a
second day on moped,
covering more of the island.
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The
well preserved and cared
for walls loom above us.
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A
strong archway leads
from the old town back to
the beach, and further,
to the docks.
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The
main road
winds into town through
the fortress walls.
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Well
preserved to the
present day; the fortress
is as much an attraction
as is the warm, blue water.
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The
Greek flag flies
high above the tallest
parapet.
