Rhodes Panagia tou Bourgou
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Location: Old Town
Standing near the Gate of the Virgin, Panagia tou Bourgou (also known as the Virgin Mary of the Burgh or Our Lady of Mercy) is one of the most distinctive landmarks in the medieval Town of Rhodes. It is one of the first cathedrals that were constructed on the island and the oldest church that still stands in Rhodes.
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This ecclesiastical monument dates from the early 14th century, when Helion de Villeneuve was the Grand Master of the Knights of Saint John, and it is a stone-built three-aisled basilica of Gothic architecture. Over the centuries, six more side chapels were added, and seven arched tombs were constructed on the northern wall.
The cathedral is estimated to have remained in use till the early 16th century and was eventually destroyed in 1522, when the Ottomans, led by Suleiman the Magnificent, laid siege to the town. Only three vaulted arches have survived to this day, along with parts of the chapels; however, though the monument is, today, destroyed for the most part, its ruins remain highly impressive.
Thus, various cultural events are organized at the archaeological site during the summer, with the arches being illuminated in the evening hours.
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Book nowfrom € 48.00Category: City Breaks2 hours MapExplore the city of Rhodes with all its ancient and medieval treasures. Enjoy riding your Trikke through Mandraki Harbor and pass through the medieval town.
