Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Greece was first built by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem on the site of 7th c. In the point that today is the palace it was earlier a Byzantine citadel that functioned as headquarters and fortress. After its dereliction during the Turkish occupation, it was largely destroyed by the explosion of the powder magazine in 1856. The restoration of the palace with many alterations was carried out between 1937 and 1940 under the supervision of the Iralian architect Vittorio Mesturino and the building was adorned with murals by P. Gaudenzi and F.Vellan. The sun-filled courtyard of the Palace of the Knights, one of the castle buildings in the Palace of the Grand Master grounds. It is located At the end of Street of Knights. It had very imposing dimensions (80x75 m.) and defensive fortifications. It was so strong that during the siege of 1522 it suffered little damage. The main entrance is in the south facade, flanked by two imposing towers. The west facade is pierced by a gate, in front of which rises a tall, square tower, probably the work of the Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson (1476-1503). The statues in the inner courtyard of the palace are also from the Hellenistic and Roman period. There are indications that under its foundations lies the famous ancient temple of Helios with Its lavish decoration.
Movie Scenes shot at this place
| Movie | Scene Title |
|---|---|
| Guns of Navarone, The | Inside the Navarone Fort |
