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The heart of Rhodes beats in its fascinating medieval Old Town. The island’s Old Town, one of the most ancient and well preserved medieval cities in Europe, is where history was made and continues to be made. Whoever wanders through its inspiring cobblestoned streets soon realise they are walking through a timeless living museum. The first to occupy the enchanting city were the Knights Hospitallers. The knights settled in the city in 1309 and literally built it from the ground up. During their time, the city thrived as culture awakened. In 1522 the famed Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Suleiman the Magnificent, took over the Old Town once the Knights were defeated in battle. The now UNESCO World Heritage Site is packed with inspirational buildings dating back to the Knights and the Ottomans as well as the Italian, Roman and Hellenistic periods. We have put together a list of the top 10 most intriguing buildings avid tourists must visit while exploring the Old Town of Rhodes. Enjoy and remember, it’s a thrill to behold!

Besides being the most cosmopolitan and vibrant coastal city in Cyprus, Limassol boasts with reminders of the island’s turbulent and multicultural past, all the way from the Crusaders to the Venetians, Ottomans and British eras to modern days. Passionate visitors walk through the lively stoned alleyways of the city’s Old Town and marvel at the Cypriot character, authenticity and identity that is still alive and kicking. As always, there is no better to explore a new place than on foot. Let’s begin!

With its cobblestoned lanes and ancient plazas, the island’s Old Town still exudes its old-world charisma and charm. Sightseeing is made fun as a world of the ancient times enfolds right on your feet. Corfu’s Old Town boasts with dominating fortresses, grandiose palaces, inspiring museums, marvellous monuments and temples as well as traditional taverns, cultural spots and gourmet restaurants, all waiting to be discovered. Influenced by the Greeks, French, Italians and British, the Old Town is home to literally a diverse architectural anthology which mesmerises and transports all its visitors into its timeless web.

Mykonos, the island of the winds, has long been trademarked as the round-the-clock party island, with its fine sun-kissed bays, whitewashed Cycladic architecture, labyrinth alleyways and cosmopolitan bars and clubs. Mykonos has been one of the top tourist destinations of our times, attracting the rich and famous in the early 1960s. Besides being the hottest and most glamorous Greek Island, Mykonos carries a long and captivating cultural heritage which fascinates all its visitors instantly.

The beautiful Greek island, Zakynthos, also known as the Fior Di Levante (flower of the East) is the Ionians gem. With its cypress-covered mountains and emerald-green waters, Zakynthos invites its visitors to uncover its natural and historic treasures. Zakynthos has long been a hot tourist destination for a simple reason, it has it all! From sun-kissed beaches, natural landscapes and timeless villages to bustling and cosmopolitan towns, fascinating museums and inspiring historic monuments and temples, Zakynthos surpasses the expectations of even the most discerning tourists.

The popular island of Mykonos is known to most as the ultimate summer destination due to its golden coastline, vibrant nightlife and stunning scenery. When the summer days are over, and winter season kicks in, the island’s craziness goes to sleep and locals go about their simple lives. Tradition and culture is deeply rooted in Mykonos and its residents, which is evident through the two most celebrated holidays of the year, Christmas and Easter! If you are looking to experience an alternative Mykonos, Christmas and Easter are remarkable and should not be missed!

Mykonos is famed for its picturesque beauty, bright sunny days, sandy beaches and wild nightlife but the island has so much more to offer. In order, to truly and completely experience the island you must not neglect the opportunity to visit some of its top landmarks, which symbolize the islands culture, customs and traditions.