In the capital of the beautiful Greek island of Rhodes is the famous Palace of the Grand Masters. Today it is a magnificent medieval building is the main attractions of Rhodes and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Palace of the Grand Masters was built in the 14th century by the Knights of St. John who ruled the island for over 200 years (from 1309 to 1522). In ancient times there was a temple of the god Helios, and later the Byzantine fortress on the foundation which actually was erected a magnificent palace. Rhodes became the official residence of the Order of St. John, and the palace - the seat of the Grand Masters. After Rhodes was occupied by the Ottoman Empire, the palace was used as a fortress.

In 1856, in an explosion of ammunition magnificent medieval building was heavily damaged. After the occupation of the island by the Italians in 1922, the palace was restored as much as possible while maintaining its original style, and was used as the residence of Victor Emmanuel III, and later Benito Mussolini. After Rhodes (together with the other islands of the Dodecanese), was officially handed over to Greece, the Palace of the Grand Masters was transformed into a museum. Total in the palace, there are about 160 different rooms, but only some of them available to the public. The interior of the castle and its finishing hit its magnificence.

Today, the Palace of the Grand Masters is one of the most visited tourist attractions of Rhodes. Its territory also hosts exhibitions, cultural events and hosted a magnificent Byzantine Museum.