Jewish Quarter - Old Town Rhodes (Greece)

Being one of the most amazing places, Rhodes Old Town owns a variety of fascinating sites. You must pay a visit to explore this historically enriched region.
Tourists and visitors from different origins come and enjoy at the Rhodes Old Town. One among the historical jewels of this region is the Jewish Quarter, also termed as the old Jewish residential area. A variety of Rhodes Town Hotels offer easy access to different historical sites. You can book one of them to amuse yourself with the exploration of these sites.

The Jewish Quarter in Old Town Rhodes:

The old town of Rhodes is divided into different quarters and one of them is Jewish quarter. There are many Rhodes town hotels that provide easy access to this area.
The Jewish Quarter where the Jewish community used to exist is known as "La Juderia". This residential area of the Jewish community has a rich history that goes back to the 2nd century BC.

Visiting the Jewish Quarter:

Many times in history, the Jews were deported and resettled in the area. When visiting the Old Town Rhodes you can see different Jewish monuments and historical signs of Jewish community. In this article you can find information about some of these Jewish monuments and sites.

Al Chatef" is a street in Jewish quarter that was named after an esteemed Jewish family that lived here.

Another interesting architecture is the Square of the Martyred Jews. It is located in the centre of Jewish Quarter where the Jewish abodes and shops used to exist. A small park is now located here that has an embellished fountain with three beautiful seahorses.

Kahal Shalom synagogue which is very famous in the Jewish quarter is one of the oldest in Greece. It is the only Jewish remaining synagogue which is now used for various services. The structure has two entrances, a new one and an old one. Its interior is of Sephardic traditional style and also has a balcony.
The Jewish Cemetery which is known to be one of the best preserved areas has tombstones from the past till to date. It can be found outside the old town. Through excavations in this area more than three hundred burial stones have been found.

Rhodes town hotels and Accommodation:

To get a first hand experience and view of the Jewish quarter you can find several Rhodes town hotels in the vicinity. Some of the previously Jewish houses have been converted to modest accommodations. Also one can stay at one of the Rhodes town hotels in the new city as it is just a few minutes away.

Different tourists come and stay in the Paris Hotel of the old town due to its location close to many historical sites and for its discounted accommodations with all sorts of luxuries.

Apart from experiencing the Jewish Residential Area, you can also amuse yourself with the Jewish museums; both are in the Old Town Rhodes. No doubt that the importance of the Jewish Quarter is far more than any other sites in the region. To know the opinion of locals, you can meet them as they let you know about the Jewish community and the beautiful architecture of the Jewish Quarter.