Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
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This article is about the castle in Rhodes. For other uses, see Grand Master's Palace (disambiguation).
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, also known as the Kastello (Greek: Καστέλο, from Italian: Castello, "castle"), is a medieval castle in the city of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. It is one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in Greece. The site was previously a citadel of the Knights Hospitaller that functioned as a palace, headquarters, and fortress.
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Palace of the Grand Master | |
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Παλάτι του Μεγάλου Μαγίστρου | |
Part of the fortifications of Rhodes | |
Rhodes, Greece | |
Coordinates | 36°26′44.5″N 28°13′26.8″E |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of Greece[1] |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Intact |
Site history | |
Built | 7th century (citadel) 14th century (palace) 1937–1940 (restoration works) |
Built by | Byzantine Empire Knights Hospitaller Kingdom of Italy (restoration works) |
Architect | Vittorio Mesturino (20C reconstruction) |
Battles/wars | Siege of Rhodes (1480) Siege of Rhodes (1522) |
Events | 1481 Rhodes earthquake |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | ii, iv, v |
Designated | 1988 (12th session) |
Part of | Medieval old town of Rhodes |
Reference no. | 493 |
Region | Europe and North America |
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