Rhodes
It's only fitting that one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, The Colossus, was thought to have once stood at the entrance of the Mandraki harbor, as Rhodes is an island well known for its 300 days of sunshine per year. Depicting Helios, the Sun god, this 131 foot bronze statue heralded visitors to Rhodes, some of whom out staved their welcome. Invaded, occupied, and passed through the hands of Knights, Turks, Italians, and GErmans, Rhodes was finally returned home to Greek rule in 1947.
With its line of sandy beaches, cypress and pine forests, and a well preserved fortified Medieval town constructed by the Knights of St. John, Rhodes is a must for anyone who enjoys sightseeing or basking in the sun. Near Rhodes Town is the village of Lindos, where the ancient Acropolis peers 410 feet over the town. En route is the Crusader Castle, a 13th century site built in about 200 BC. Viewing these ancient structures, some undergoing extensive restoration, just may make you look at any reconstruction necessary on your own home fortress with new and grateful eyes.
| City | Hours |
|---|---|
| Civitavecchia, Italy | 6 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time |
| Naples, Italy | 6 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time |
| Palermo (Sicily) Italy | 6 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time |
| Messina (Sicily) Italy | 6 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time |
| Katakolon (Pirgos), Greece | 7 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time |
| Rhodes, Greece | 7 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time |
| Athens, Greece | 7 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time |
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