Lindos, Rhodes.(IV) Λίνδος, Ρόδος(IV)

There were not just people sunning themselves on the sunny beach of Lindos. I also found some lillies behind the beach chairs.

Δεν υπήρχαν μόνον άνθρωποι που λιαζόντουσαν στην παραλία της Λίνδου. Βρήκα και μερικά κρινάκια να φυτρώνουν στην άκρη, πίσω από τις καρέκλες της παραλίας.

Lindos, Rhodes.(III) Λίνδος, Ρόδος(III)

The dock where the boats carrying the tourists were anchored, looked crowded. But soon, one by one, the boats started departing, taking people back to where they had started the trip. The place became so quiet and serene.

Το μουράγιο που έδεναν τα καραβάκια που κουβαλούσαν τον κόσμο φαινόταν γεμάτο. Αλλά σύντομα άρχισαν να φεύγουν ένα ένα. Και το μέρος ηρέμησε.

Lindos, Rhodes.(II) Λίνδος, Ρόδος(II)

The ancient city of Lindos was first founded by the Dorians, (an ancient Greek tribe) at approximately the 10th century B.C. By the 8th century BC, it had become a major city and trading center in the eastern Mediterranean. After the foundation of the city of Rhodes at approximately the 5th century, begun the decline of Lindos. The acropolis on the top of the rock, was occupied by the massive temple of Athena Lindia (of Lindos). In later years, after 300 BC and the occupation by the Romans, more buildings were added around the temple and the city grew.
A large fortress was built, covering most of the area at around the 14th century AD, by the knights of St John who had occupied the island after the crusades and wanted to defend it from the threats of the Ottomans.
The fortress is still standing in good shape as you can see, and on top of the rocky acropolis, one can find and see all the signs of the history of the city which extends to over 3000 years.
Thousands of visitors are arriving to the island of Rhodes every day during the tourist period which lasts from March to October, and many visit the site, arriving either by boat or with coaches from the places they stay around the island. After they visit the antiquities and the ruins, they spend the rest of the day at the beautiful beach under the ancient site.

Δεν νομίζω να χρειλάζονται να γράψω όσα έγραψα για τους ξένους φίλους που με παρακολουθούν. Μόνο πως η ομορφιά του τοπίου, η υπέροχη παραλία και το δέος που σε καταλαμβάνει όταν νιώθεις να σε περιτριγυρίζει ιστορία πάνω από 3000 χρόνια, είναι αρκετά για μια επίσκεψη στην Λίνδο. Η εμπειρία είναι μοναδική.

Lindos, Rhodes. Λίνδος, Ρόδος

I was in the island of Rhodes, Greece for a few days. Rhodes is a beautiful island in eastern Mediterranean. It is the principal tourist attraction of Greece. Here you can see a few shots of the Acropolis of the ancient town of Lindos on top of the hill, and the old castle.

Λίνδος, Ρόδος. Δεν χρειάζεται άλλη περιγραφή στα Ελληνικά.