An imposing building on the Town Hall Square, a unique combination of the International nad Fascistic style. It is also an important specimen of the cannabic technology (Finta Pietra) and the use of glass bricks masonry in Greece. Very impressive is also the performance hall, which is very high and very long. It also has a balcony, thatre boxes and a bar. It was built in 1937 by an unknown architect and was then called "Teatro Puccini". It was one of the most modern theatres of its era, suitable even for the performance of operas. Today it is still used as a theatre and a cinema.
The most popular of the Dodecanese Islands and one of the most popular of all the Greek islands, Rhodes is a multifaceted place, almost like a small country, with a history that has stirred romantics for centuries. It also has some of the best beaches, archaeological sites, restaurants and nightlife in Greece.
Topics: City of Rhodes, Monuments in Rhodes
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A two-storeyd building with flat roof and an arcade looking towards the road by the sea. The walls are built in the typical, local isodomic masonry. Very interesting is the structure of the interior, visible in the plans of the building.
Topics: City of Rhodes, Monuments in Rhodes
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The castle of Kritinia (Kastello, for the locals) is a Venetian castle built in the 16th century on a hill about 131 meters above the village of Kritinia. It is fairly considered the gem of the village as it offers a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, the island of Chalki and the islets of Strogyli, Makri, Alimia and others.
Topics: Monuments in Rhodes
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