Month: May 2020

Guest House (Hospice) of Saint Catherine [Images + Map]

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Living room with fireplace, mosaic floor and medieval decoration

The Hospice of St. Catherine was built in 1391-92, under grand master Heredia, by the Italian Domenico d’Allemagna, admiral of the Order of the Knights of St. John (Knights Hospitaller). The founder was an important personage, disposing of considerable means. The foundation charter of the Hospice in 1391 states that it was “founded in the … Read more

Agathi Beach Rhodes (Golden Sand)

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Left side of the beach

Agathi Beach is a sandy beach also known as Golden Sand and Agia Agathi. A panoramic view of Agathi Beach About Agathi Beach It was named after the small 14th – 15th century cave chapel Agia Agathi ( in english Saint Agatha ) on the left side of the beach. St. Agatha Chapel The terrain … Read more