Colossus of Rhodes
Greece
A visit to the location is definitely one of the must things to do in Rhodes island and can’t be missed anyway.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Colossus of Rhodes
Welcome to Rhodes, the 'Island of the Sun', and specifically to the historical site associated with one of the greatest technical achievements of antiquity: the Colossus of Rhodes. You are standing in or near the Mandraki Harbor,…
Listen in the app2Mandraki Harbor Entrance — The Legend of the Stance
We begin at the entrance to Mandraki Harbor, marked today by two bronze deer statues—'Elafos' and 'Elafina'—perched on stone columns. Popular legend, reinforced by centuries of artistic interpretation, suggests that the Colossus…
Listen in the app3The Casting Pits — Hellenistic Engineering
Moving inland, we consider the sheer technical ingenuity required to cast a statue of this size. Rhodes was famous in antiquity for its bronze work, and recent archaeological finds have uncovered massive casting pits from the…
Listen in the app4The Hill of Helios — A New Theory
We now walk toward the highest point in the medieval city, the site of the Palace of the Grand Master. Recent archaeological theories suggest that this, not the harbor entrance, was the true location of the Colossus. …
Listen in the app5The Fallen Titan — The Earthquake of 226 BCE
Standing amidst the ruins and history of the Old Town, we must reflect on the sudden end of the Colossus. In 226 or 224 BCE, a massive earthquake struck Rhodes. …
Listen in the app6Thalassini Gate — Medieval and Ancient Convergence
We now approach the Thalassini Gate, also known as the Sea Gate, the grandest entrance to the medieval city. This gate is a reminder of the 'Age of Chivalry' and the Knights Hospitaller who fortified the city in the 14th century. …
Listen in the app7Ippokratous Square — The Heart of the Old Town
We conclude our walk in Ippokratous Square, the busy heart of the Old Town. This square is dominated by a central fountain and the Kastellania, a 16th-century building that served as the knights' commercial court. …
Listen in the app8Colossus of Rhodes
As we conclude our audio guide to the Colossus of Rhodes, I hope you carry with you a sense of the immense scale—not just of the statue itself, but of the human ambition it represented. We have explored the myths of its stance,…
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What is Colossus of Rhodes?
Colossus of Rhodes is a place in Greece with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.4512, 28.2278 |
| Last updated |
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