Church of Agia Aikaterini

First Christian church to be turned into a mosque.

Built-in the 14th century and was converted to a mosque when Suleyman the Great captured Rhodes in 1522. It is said that he prayed at this church after he conquered the city. Unfortunately, it was not...

I wish the door was open!

We were walking all the way up from the port and it was quite nice! Though i was really sad the door was locked. I was wondering whether it's not opened for visitors at all? In any case, a very simple...

St. Catherine (Ayia Aikaterini)

St Catherine’s Church was built in the 14th century, and was converted to a Moslem mosque when the Ottomans captured Rhodes in1522. It’s claim to fame at one time was that it was the first Christian c...

Historical monument!

Original Text

Neborskaya, but beautiful church of St. Catherine is a significant historical monument to the Byzantine era of the history of Rodos! It is, of course, in the Old City of Rodos. Excellent opportunity to touch ...

The Church of St. Catherine!

Original Text

Very old building, the church of the late Byzantine period. It is about the beginning of the 14th century.The place is worth visiting, to see the frescoes of the 14th - 15th century.Also this place where the Sultan Suleim prayed ...