The town thrived in the 7th-6th c. BC, experienced a period of rebuilding after an earthquake in 226 BC, then gradually declined, abetted by another quake in 142 BC.

The extensive ruins of Kamiros occupy a hillside overlooking the sea and the mountains of nearby Asia Minor. Finds of Late Bronze Age and Geometric data reveal the site was first occupied in the 14th c. BC, then resettled in the 9th c. BC, as a hilltop shrine to Athena Kameiras. Excavations by Biliotti (1852-1864) and the Italians (from 1928) exposed three main districts: the agora, with a temple of Pythian Apollo (3rd c. BC), two sanctuaries, and two public baths.

Ialysos was first explored in 1868-1871 by Sir Alfred Biliotti, Britain’s vice-consul, who unearthed tombs on the hill of Moschou Vounara containing pottery and jewelry – the first known Mycenaean collection in the world, preceding even Heinrich Schliemann’s discoveries at Mycenae (1876). Subsequent early 20th-century investigations by Greek scholars (since 1978), have shown the Ialysos area was occupied from the Middle Bronze Age through at least Classical times.

The complex of sites that composes ancient Ialysos now lies largely obscured amid modern development. Rising above the coastal plain stands Ialysos’ ancient acropolis on Mt Filerimos, the view from which is unsurpassed. A winding road ascends to its summit, occupied by a Doric-facaded fountain-house (4th c. BC); an amphiprostyle Doric Temple of Athena (3rd/2nd c. BC); the ruins of an Early Christian church (5th/6th c. AD) and a Byzantine monastery chapel (10th/11th c.); a Byzantine fortress (11th c.); the small medieval Chapel of Aghios Georgios Chostos; and a reconstructed monastery of the Knights Hospitaller (14th c.), whose Gothic church has a distinctive bell tower.

The acropolis of Lindos, perhaps the most picturesque place in Rhodes, juts up from the sea, flanked by two natural harbors. The surrounding region was inhabited from the earliest times, although archaeological evidence on the acropolis itself has so far only attested to use beginning in the 9th c. BC.

A monumental entranceway followed by an elegant Doric stoa, seats can be seen carved into the hill’s western slope. At the foot of the steep Hellenistic staircase accessing the citadel gate, a relief sculpted on the face of the vertical rock by the renowned Pythokritos (early 2nd c. BC). Excavations at Lindos were initially conducted by Danish archaeologists (1902-1905), which the Italians continued prior to WWII, along with extensive restorations. Less ambitious but more accurate restorations have more recently been carried out by Greek cultural authorities (1985-2008).

The Monastery of Panagia Filerimos is located on a hill above Ialyssos, about 10 km from Rhodes Town. The monastery is dedicated to Virgin Mary the Life-Giving Source, and its architecture is much different than the usual monasteries in Greece. It was constructed with a stone in a Gothic style, on the site of an older Byzantine monastery.

Filerimos Monastery was built in the 15th century by the Knights of Saint John, who had conquered the island at that time. Inside, there was the holy icon of the Virgin Mary that the Knights had probably brought to Rhodes from Jerusalem. When the Ottomans conquered the island in 1523, the Knights left and took the icon with them. After floating in Italy, Malta, France, and Russia, this icon is today hosted in the National Museum of Montenegro.

In the region around the monastery, there are the ruins of a baptistery in the shape of a cross, the remains of Ancient Ialyssos, and an underground church of Saint George that dates from the 14th century AD. From Filerimos Monastery also starts the path to Golgothas. On top of this path, up on a hill with an amazing view, there is a huge cross, while on the one side of the path, there are engravings that represent the Passion of the Christ.

The Monastery of Panagia Tsambika, is between Kolymbia and Archangelos. The old monastery of Tsambika is built on top of a hill with a gorgeous view of the sea and the surrounding area, while the new monastery is found on the road that connects Rhodes Town with Lindos.

As tradition mentions, a local shepherd found an icon of the Virgin Mary on top of the cliff, where the old monastery was later built, following a vigil light. The icon of Panagia Tsambika is considered miracle-working, particularly for the childless women, which is why many women offer child dolls to the icon of Panagia. This monastery is considered a protector of the island. It is known that it was reconstructed in 1770 by a monk. Some resources mention that the altar to goddess Artemis would stand on the same site in antiquity. This monastery was built according to the Dodecanese architecture with hollow roof tiles, and the floor of the temple and the yard are covered with pebbles and shells. Some icons date from the 19th century, while the iconostasis is even older.

Monolithos is a small village 70 km to the southwest of Rhodes town. On top of a huge, 300 feet rock standing above the village, a Venetian Castle was built in 1480 to protect the area from pirates and enemies. The Castle is today ruined but offers great views to the beach of Fourni and the two islets just opposite the coast.

To reach the Castle of Monolithos, you have to climb a narrow path with many steps, among lush greenery. Most of the walls of Monolithos Castle have been ruined for a long time. In the middle of the Castle, you will find a white chapel dedicated to Saint Panteleimon and another smaller chapel, both ruined today. There are also some old cisterns, which were used to collect water and supply the whole area.

On a hill approximately 131 meters above the village of Kritinia, northern Rhodes, stand the ruins of a medieval castle. This castle was constructed by the Knights of Saint John and has elements of Byzantine and Venetian architecture. It was originally built on three levels and each level was assigned to a different Grand Master.

 The castle is a short climb from the asphalt road and its location offers a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, the neighboring island of Halki, and the port of Kameiros. Inside the walls, there are the remnants of a chapel. In the close monastery of Saint John, you can view lovely wall paintings from the 16th century. In summer, there are few events taking place in this Castle, such as festivities from the Medieval Rose Festival that is organized every June.

On a hill approximately 131 meters above the village of Kritinia, northern Rhodes, stand the ruins of a medieval castle. This castle was constructed by the Knights of Saint John and has elements of Byzantine and Venetian architecture. It was originally built on three levels and each level was assigned to a different Grand Master.

 The castle is a short climb from the asphalt road and its location offers a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, the neighboring island of Halki, and the port of Kameiros. Inside the walls, there are the remnants of a chapel. In the close monastery of Saint John, you can view lovely wall paintings from the 16th century. In summer, there are few events taking place in this Castle, such as festivities from the Medieval Rose Festival that is organized every June.