Lindos Fortress 30-9-21
One of the main historic sites on Rhodes is Lindos and we took ourselves there on what seemed to be an exceptionally warm day. Lindos was a major trading centre in the 8th Century BC but its influence declined after Rhodes came into existence in the 5th Century BC.
Lindos Harbour 30-9-21
The harbour is not particularly large hence leading to the decline as a trading centre. The acropolis was topped in about 300BC with a temple to Athena, later falling into disuse and then being partially covered by a 14th Century fortress by the Knights of St John.
Temple Athena remains Lindos 30-9-21
For many the way to top is using a donkey – but neither of us feel that being atop a donkey is the safest activity we can undertaken and Jackie elects to stay in the Square whilst I walk to the top. It is busy and there is a queue to enter so it takes a little longer than I had anticipated. I made it!
Athena Temple description 30-9-21
Just to provide the historical background.
Acropolis of Lindos 30-9-21
On our return journey it proved possible to get a different view to grasp the size of the town and the fortress. Whilst the town is busy during the day with visitors like ourselves we were told that it goes very quiet in the evening and becomes a very pleasant place to visit. I do know that it was an exceptionally warm day to walk up (and down again).