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14 sacred sites
Religious Sites
Monasteries, churches, mosques and the oldest synagogue in Greece — Rhodes is a true crossroad of faiths.
🕊️ Crossroad of civilizations
Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim and Catholic traditions have coexisted here for centuries. Each of the 45 Rhodian villages has its own main church.
Orthodox
Must-see
Feast: 8 Sept
Panagia Tsambika Monastery
Above Tsambika Beach (300m altitude)
The most popular pilgrimage on Rhodes — childless women climb 350 steps and name their children Tsampikos/Tsambika. Spectacular views.
Medieval
Must-see
Panagia Filerimou Monastery
Ialyssos, Filerimos hill (altitude 247m)
Monastery with Gothic church, 17.80m cross with internal stairs to the top for panoramic views, Calvary walk with 12 engravings.