Monday, July 25, 2011

14 nights in Rhodes?Visit Filerimos hill and enjoy the view from the cross....

At Filerimos Hill you will find a lot of sites and places worth seeing in Rhodes. In all such sites, there is Filerimos hill which you will find just 10 kilometers away from the city of Rhodes. This hill is almost 267 meters high and full of different types of trees, such as, pine and cypress. The beautiful arrangement of trees makes this hill more attractive for the tourists.
Specialty of the Hill Filerimos
The higher area of Filerimos hill is a huge plain surface that provides you a chance to see the lower parts of the hill. This beautiful plain surface or plateau is nearly like a field and is most fascinating during spring times.
The main buildings of the mountains are situated on the eastern part. Some important and known buildings of this hill that remind you the ancient time of the Rhodes are
• Foundations of the temple of Athena Polias
• A small subterranean Byzantine church
• An Early Christian basilica
During the visit to Filerimos hill, you can explore the monastery which was built by knights enclosed with pergola. Later, Italians renovated this monastery. You can also enjoy a great walk along a Golgotha – a tree which makes shelter all the way long through the temples, especially in the hot summer days.
This auspicious way directs you to the gigantic and impressive cross. You can take pleasure from the wonderful scene of green valley on top of the cross. The cross is known as a very special feature of this hill and it is really worth to be seen during Rhodes holidays.
One of the best places to visit during Rhodes Holidays is Filerimos hill. The history and art lovers find the medieval buildings, sites and structures in Rhodes very interesting.

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