The Charitable Institutions of Rhodes
Infant shelter “Vitorio Emanuele III”. Put in operation in 1928 and it was a shelter for the orphans. The Orphanage of Akantia. It began operating in 1891 in Kova area of Akantia. The Nursing Home
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The Medicine in Rhodes
During the Ottoman period the incidence of communicable diseases and inadequate medical care were elevated, as in Rhodes health services was not operating by the state. So health care was 100% the responsibility of the municipalities of the island.
The knights of Rhodes
In 1309 captured Rhodes was known by a lot of names. Their formal title was “Knights of battalion of the Hospital of Saint John or Ioannites Knights or Knights of Malta, even knights of Rhodes.
Panagiotis Venetoklis
Panagiotis Venetoklis lived as a scholar in Rhodes in 19th century. He was initially educated in Rhodes and then in Smirni by teachers of the gender Koumas and Economou, and then he stayed in Rhodes permanently.
Saint Konstantinos from Hydra
Patron of the city of Rhodes, celebrates on November 14th Saint Konstantinos from Hydra lived during the period of Turkish Empire. Place of his birth and accommodation in the first years of his life was the island of Hydra. His parents were pious and guided him with the principals and beliefs of Christianity and love […]
The Historical Shipwrecks in Rhodes
The findings in the seas of Rhodes confirm the rumors and the data that show that Rhodians from ancient times were famous and great sailors. In ancient times, no other State could compete with Rhodes in seamanship. In fact, for their naval organization, they created the “Maritime Code” which was first of its kind worldwide.
The best seaside of Rhodes
In any side of Rhodes you will see the wide blue and clean sea in front of you which will make you travel. But the tourists prefer to follow the best recommendations which are the ten best seaside of the island
The facts of English occupation (1945-1947)
When the Germans left Greece in 1944, it did not happen the same with Dodekanisa, because in the sea the allies predominated and the departure of Germans was difficult. Sometime later the German army that was in Rhodes was obliged to surrender and the delivery was made the treaty that was signed on 9th of […]
Lullabies
My kid is sleeping on the pillow and moves his sleeve. My little kid is sleeping in the three pillows on Madonna’s knees and in the hug of Jesus.
Holly Monastery of Madonna of Skiadeni
Following an uphill road outside the village of Apolakkia towards the village of Kattavia, is guiding to Skiadi mountain. On the top of the mountain is placed the Holly Madonna Skiadenis that protects the villages of Rhodes.
The Flour mill of Kritinia
Mrs Paraskevi Kavalierai, daughter of Mr Konstantis, owner of flour mill who was 85 years old and lives in Rhodes with happiness and emotion told us the story of the old flour mill of Kritinia and the memories that the village has.
The Olympic Games winners from Ancient Rhodos
Virtue and ideal body proportions, dimokidia and ethos, democratic spirit and beauty, were the main characteristics of the athletes all over Greece but first of all were Olympic Games winners from Rhodos (Theofanis Bogianow)
The most important facts of Rhodes before Christ
The island of Rhodes inhabited by people since 10000 before Christ. So, the following are referred to in a summary the most important persons and facts before the birth of Jesus Christ:
Rhodes with 42 villages and settlements!
On the island of Rhodes, apart from the beautiful city, one can wander and admire the 42 villages! In West Side: Ialisos Kremasti Paradisi
Rhodian Traditional Couplets of Sorrow
Be strong my heart, and strong as the anvil and as the lemon tree holds the lemon. The sigh you say sometimes, I say it twice, that I have a pain in my heart and don’t show it.