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.
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 Medieval Old Town of Rhodes, recognized as the oldest inhabited medieval city in Europe, captivates visitors with its historical grandeur. As one approaches its formidable walls, the layout quickly becomes apparent: the town does not conform to a grid system. This intricate maze of streets adds to the charm and mystery of this ancient urban center, inviting exploration and discovery of its rich past.
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The palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of St. John in Rhodes is the most emblematic work of architecture in Rhodes and undoubtedly the symbol of the island’s medieval town. It was built in the 14th century under the command of Grand Master M. de Villeneure, on the foundations of another Byzantine fortress that did not manage to survive the repeated Arab-Persian attacks from the 7th century and on.
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