Quest: Old Town
10 stops through the Medieval City — history, photo missions & hidden secrets
Liberty Gate
Entrance from Mandraki Harbor
Built in 1924 by the Italians to honor the hope of liberation of the Dodecanese. The architecture combines medieval and Art Deco elements.
Take a selfie at the gate pretending to be a Knight entering the city!
Street of the Knights
The best-preserved medieval street in Europe
Home to the Inns of the seven "Tongues" (nationalities) of the Knights of St. John. Each Inn represented a different language group.
Find a coat of arms carved into stone and photograph it!
Palace of the Grand Master
Originally a 7th-century Byzantine fortress, converted to the Knight's headquarters. Has 150 rooms and impressive mosaic floors.
Clock Tower
Built in 1852 on the ruins of a Byzantine tower. The bar at the top offers the best 360° panoramic view of the Old Town.