Photos: George Chernilevsky, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: George Chernilevsky, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Sixflashphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Knights' hospital, now an archaeological museum
Your local guide
Michalis Stratakis
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Highlights
- A hospital courtyard built for knights and pilgrims
- The Aphrodite of Rhodes through a window
- Fifteenth century architecture explained arch by arch
- Medicine and sculpture under one roof
- One of the island's best known artefacts
About this tour
This session covers the building now housing the Rhodes Archaeological Museum, originally built as the Knights' hospital in the fifteenth century. Michalis shows the arcaded courtyard and explains how the building once cared for sick and injured knights and pilgrims. He then points the camera through a window toward the marble Aphrodite of Rhodes, one of the museum's best known pieces.
Michalis checks his connection in the courtyard before walking its arcades slowly, explaining the building's original function as he goes. He answers questions about the museum's collection and points out the Aphrodite once it comes into view. A short list of what was seen follows the call.
This suits travellers interested in both medieval architecture and ancient sculpture in a single session. It also works well as background before a visit of your own.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Rhodes before heading out.
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The hospital courtyard 21 min
Michalis films the arcaded courtyard of the former Knights' hospital, explaining how the building cared for sick and injured knights and pilgrims in the fifteenth century.
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The Aphrodite of Rhodes 21 min
Through a museum window, the marble statue known as the Aphrodite of Rhodes comes into view, and Michalis explains why this particular sculpture became one of the island's best known artefacts.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Rhodes: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Stuffed courgette flowers and Faliraki, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Athens time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Rhodes, showing you The hospital courtyard and The Aphrodite of Rhodes live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet, the link arrives with your booking. I walk the arcades slowly so the courtyard reads clearly.
Times shown in Athens time (EET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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