Travel > PMR-D2814
© Peter Michael Rhodes
Photographer: | Peter Michael Rhodes | |||
Collection: | Travel | |||
Filename: | PMR-D2814 |
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Upload Date: | 2015-04-04 12:27:12 | |||
Photo Size: | 14mb 6016x4000 pixels | |||
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Caption: | Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaevalcity, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Part of the Tower of Spain, built in 1489 by Pierre d'Aubusson, whose arms can be seen to the left. |
Keywords: | Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence |