Description of the attraction
The beautiful Greek island of Rhodes is famous for its history and an abundance of interesting sights. A huge number of tourists from all over the world come here every year.
One of the main attractions of Rhodes is the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located in the capital of the island of the same name. The magnificent Orthodox church is located in the immediate vicinity of the city harbor and is made in the Gothic style. The church was built in 1925 during the domination of the Italians on the island (however, many of the city's buildings date back to this period). The architectural prototype of this building was the Church of St. John, which was located in the Old City next to the Palace of the Grand Masters and was built in the 14th century by knights in honor of their patron Saint John. Unfortunately, in the 19th century, the once majestic temple was destroyed and only ruins have survived to this day.
Despite the somewhat ascetic appearance of the outside of the temple, the interior decoration and decoration are striking in their splendor. The walls of the church are decorated with beautiful frescoes by the famous Greek painter Fotis Kondoglu.
Today, the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the cathedral of Rhodes. The magnificent architecture in the neo-gothic style and the amazing atmosphere of the temple attract a huge number of visitors here. Near the cathedral there are such magnificent architectural structures as the National Theater, the Town Hall, the Governor's Residence, the Main Post Office and the Murat Reis Mosque, which are definitely worth a visit.
