Ialysos
On Filerimos hill are the acropolis of ancient Ialysos, with temple ruins, and the medieval monastery of the Panagia, with a panoramic view over north-western Rhodes.
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About the museum
Ialysos was one of the three city-states of ancient Rhodes and is considered the oldest of them, as it was already inhabited around 1700 BC. Its decline began after the 4th century BC, when the new city of Rhodes became the economic and cultural centre of the island. Ialysos was the home town of the famous Olympic champion Diagoras.
Ruins from different periods of settlement survive on Filerimos hill, such as the temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus, among medieval buildings. The monastery of the Panagia holds an important place: in the era of Frankish rule it housed the Knights of St John, who turned it into a Catholic monastery of Franciscan monks. Today the restored church is an Orthodox church. The present appearance of the site is largely due to the extensive works and restorations carried out by the Italians.
To the right of the archaeological site begins the “Road of Golgotha”, a footpath from the Italian period that leads to a stone cross-shaped monument 16 metres high.
Highlights
- Acropolis of ancient Ialysos on Filerimos hill
- Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus
- Medieval monastery of the Panagia (Filerimos Monastery)
- “Road of Golgotha” and a stone cross 16 metres high
- Panoramic view over north-western Rhodes
- Operated by
- Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Δωδεκανήσου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5EU citizens over 65 and students from non-EU countries, on presentation of an ID card |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with a disability of 67% or more and one companion, with a disability certificate. |
| Students & apprentices | freeStudents of EU universities, with a student ID. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and the first and third Sunday of every month from 1 November to 31 March.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site is described as accessible.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The site is about 10 minutes by car from the village of Ialysos and about 20 minutes from the city of Rhodes.
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- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
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