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Rhodes

Imagine an island shaped like a dragon, kissed by the sun and guarded by knights! That's Rhodes!

Images

E_20B College Hill - St. John’s (King's) Cathedral (1810) and Churchyard (1722) - 271 North Main Street - Looking North-East

E_20B College Hill - St. John’s (King's) Cathedral (1810) and Churchyard (1722) - 271 North Main Street - Looking North-East

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A_18 College Hill - John Hay Library (1910 & 1939) - 20 Prospect Street - Brown University - Looking North-West
B_07B Downtown - Masonic Temple (1929) (now Renaissance Providence Hotel) - 5 Avenue of the Arts - Looking West from Prospect Terrace
I_25b College Hill - First Church of Christ, Scientist (1913) - 71 Prospect Street at Meeting Street - Looking North-East
B_13C2 Downtown - The Rhode Island Hospital Trust Building - 15 Westminster Street - Detail
B_07A Downtown - Masonic Temple (1929) (now Renaissance Providence Hotel) - 5 Avenue of the Arts and the Rhode Island State House (1895-1904) - 90 Smith Street - Looking West from Prospect Terrace
B_12F College Hill - Downtown Providence from Prospect Terrace (1867) - 75 Congdon Street - Looking West
H_16A College Hill - Looking East Up College Street Past List Art Building and Rockefeller Library to Brown Univiversity - 10:30 a.m. on the Carrie Tower Clock
E_32B College Hill - Robinson Hall (1878) at 64 Waterman Street and The Carrie Tower (1904) at Prospect and Waterman Streets - 7:10 p.m. on the Clock
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E_35A College Hill - University Hall (1770) (the Corner of on the Left) - Slater Hall (1879) (in the Center) - 1-21 Prospect Street - Rhode Island Hall (1840) (on the Right) 60 George Street - Main Green - Brown University

Key Facts

Location
Aegean Sea, Greece.
Population
About 125,113 people.
Area
542 square miles (1,403 square kilometers).
Capital City
The city of Rhodes.
Languages
Greek.
Fun Fact
Rhodes was once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World!

Meet the Island of the Sun!

Rhodes is a super big island in Greece, like a giant playground in the sea! It's the biggest of a group called the Dodecanese islands. It's so sunny that people call it the 'Island of the Sun' because a sun god named Helios loved it so much! The weather is usually warm and sunny, perfect for playing outside all year round. Think of it like having summer vacation almost all the time!

Knights and Wonders of Long Ago!

A super long time ago, there was a GIANT statue called the Colossus of Rhodes. It was so tall, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! Imagine a statue taller than a 10-story building! Later, brave knights called the Knights of Saint John lived here. They built amazing castles and walls that you can still see today. It’s like stepping into a real-life fairy tale!

What's it Like to Live There?

Lots of people live on Rhodes, and they speak Greek. Many people who live there work in places that welcome visitors, like hotels and restaurants, because Rhodes is a very popular place for people to visit from all over the world. They love to share their beautiful island, delicious food, and fun traditions with everyone who comes to explore.

Fun Things to Do and See!

Rhodes is famous for its old town, which is like a maze of cobblestone streets and old buildings. It's so special that it's a World Heritage Site! You can explore ancient ruins, beautiful beaches, and maybe even pretend you're a knight or a sun god. The island is a fantastic place for adventures, with lots of history and sunshine to discover.

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