Jewish Museum of Rhodes, Rhodes
Rhodes was host to a vibrant Jewish community on Rhodes, which was known as La Juderia. Jews had settled in Rhodes since at least the second century BC when they were mentioned in the Book of Maccabees. Ancient alleys in the Juderia quarter bear Jewish symbols. In the 12th century, Rabbi Benjamin of Tudela found 400-500 Jews living in Rhodes.
The museum is housed in the Kahal Shalom Synagogue. The Synagogue was founded in 1577 and is the oldest Jewish synagogue in Greece. A significant number of Jews fled the Spanish Inquisition and found refuge in Rhodes. By the 1930s, about 4,000 Jews were living in Rhodes.
But the holocaust ended this vibrant community. The museum memorializes the 2,500 Jews from Rhodes and Kos who were killed in Nazi concentration and labor camps.
Museum exhibits include a collection of photographs that provide insight into Jewish life on Rhodes. Artifacts include a 16th century Torah scroll and historical documents, traditional costumes, and textiles.
Tips
You can download an audio tour of the museum on your smartphone.
The museum is housed in the Kahal Shalom Synagogue. The Synagogue was founded in 1577 and is the oldest Jewish synagogue in Greece. A significant number of Jews fled the Spanish Inquisition and found refuge in Rhodes. By the 1930s, about 4,000 Jews were living in Rhodes.
But the holocaust ended this vibrant community. The museum memorializes the 2,500 Jews from Rhodes and Kos who were killed in Nazi concentration and labor camps.
Museum exhibits include a collection of photographs that provide insight into Jewish life on Rhodes. Artifacts include a 16th century Torah scroll and historical documents, traditional costumes, and textiles.
Tips
You can download an audio tour of the museum on your smartphone.
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Jewish Museum of Rhodes on Map
Sight Name: Jewish Museum of Rhodes
Sight Location: Rhodes, Greece (See walking tours in Rhodes)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Rhodes, Greece (See walking tours in Rhodes)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Rhodes, Greece
Create Your Own Walk in Rhodes
Creating your own self-guided walk in Rhodes is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Medieval Town Walking Tour
The medieval town of Rhodes is a Unesco World Heritage Site. It is like an open air museum, as every street, square or building evokes a story about the city's ancient times. It is one of the best-preserved medieval walled cities in Europe. Take this self-guided walking tour to visit the most notable landmarks in the old town of Rhodes.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Rhodes Introduction Walking Tour
The city of Rhodes, capital of the eponymous island, has been famous since antiquity as the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Colossus of Rhodes. The enormous statue once stood over the harbor entrance and was destroyed by a powerful earthquake in 226 BC.
The name Rhodes comes from the ancient Greek word “rhódon” (rose), hence the island is sometimes referred to as the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
The name Rhodes comes from the ancient Greek word “rhódon” (rose), hence the island is sometimes referred to as the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Mandraki Harbor Tour
Mandraki is one of the three harbors in Rhodes. It is famous, because it is believed that the great statue of Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, once stood at the harbor entrance. Today the deer sculptures at the entrance, the St. Nicholas Fortress and a number of medieval windmills create a charming view of the harbor. Many boat trips to other nearby islands leave from here.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Gates and Walls Tour
Owing to its geographical location, as a gateway to the Aegean Sea, Rhodes has always had a vantage position on trade routes between the West and the East – well protected against both foreign invaders and corsairs sailing the Mediterranean waters. The early defense system of Rhodes dates back as far as the 4th century BC.
Starting the Middle Ages – the year 1309, when the Knights... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Starting the Middle Ages – the year 1309, when the Knights... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Acropolis of Rhodes
The Acropolis is located on Monte Smith in the city of Rhodes. Structures at this site date back to the Hellenistic period (3rd to 2nd century BC). The partially renovated structures at the Acropolis include the Temple of Pythian Apollo, the Stadium, the Odeion and the Nymphaia. The excavations and restoration work began during the Italian governance of the island (1912-1945) and continue today.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles