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ARRIVAL AT RHODES.
[Our. xxxiv.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
Town of Rhodes—Architecture of the Knights—Barbary Pilgrims—Excursion to
the Interior of the Island—Archangelo—Malona—Lindo, anc. Lindus—Acropolis.
—Ruins of Camiro, anc. Carairus—Hellenic Walls—Malona—Anolloua_
Embona—Mount Atairo, anc. Mods Atabyrius—Temple of Jupiter—Kalamani
—Palaeo Rodos—Return to Rhodes—Site of the Colossus.
There are few islands which have occupied so much space
in the page of history, or whose present state is calculated
to excite such interest as Rhodes. Its earliest origin is
veiled in the ohscurity of fable, but it was soon distin-
guished for its progress in maritime affairs, and in the
schools of rhetoric and philosophy; while at a later period
it long remained the barrier between the civilization of
Europe, and the increasing preponderance of the Turks.
The fertility of its soil was no less the subject of praise
than the salubrity of its climate, combining the warmth of
a tropical region with the genial temperature of a more
northern zone. Under these circumstances it is not surpriz-
ing that the traveller should hail his arrival in this Island
of the Blest, as the fulfilment of a long-cherished hope or
of a promise long delayed. Such Avere the feelings with
which I landed on the shores of Rhodes ; and high as my
expectations had been raised, they were not disappointed.
Landing in the western harbour, we proceeded along
a narrow path outside the" walls, and through the outer
fortifications near the lofty Arab tower, until we reached
the eastern port. Here was a spacious quay beneath the
feudal walls, lined with capacious cafes for the Turks, and
taverns for the less sober Greeks. At its southern end we
passed through the massive gates, and between two imposing
towers into the town, where Turks and Jews alone are per-
mitted to reside. Greeks and Franks are allowed to enter
ARRIVAL AT RHODES.
[Our. xxxiv.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
Town of Rhodes—Architecture of the Knights—Barbary Pilgrims—Excursion to
the Interior of the Island—Archangelo—Malona—Lindo, anc. Lindus—Acropolis.
—Ruins of Camiro, anc. Carairus—Hellenic Walls—Malona—Anolloua_
Embona—Mount Atairo, anc. Mods Atabyrius—Temple of Jupiter—Kalamani
—Palaeo Rodos—Return to Rhodes—Site of the Colossus.
There are few islands which have occupied so much space
in the page of history, or whose present state is calculated
to excite such interest as Rhodes. Its earliest origin is
veiled in the ohscurity of fable, but it was soon distin-
guished for its progress in maritime affairs, and in the
schools of rhetoric and philosophy; while at a later period
it long remained the barrier between the civilization of
Europe, and the increasing preponderance of the Turks.
The fertility of its soil was no less the subject of praise
than the salubrity of its climate, combining the warmth of
a tropical region with the genial temperature of a more
northern zone. Under these circumstances it is not surpriz-
ing that the traveller should hail his arrival in this Island
of the Blest, as the fulfilment of a long-cherished hope or
of a promise long delayed. Such Avere the feelings with
which I landed on the shores of Rhodes ; and high as my
expectations had been raised, they were not disappointed.
Landing in the western harbour, we proceeded along
a narrow path outside the" walls, and through the outer
fortifications near the lofty Arab tower, until we reached
the eastern port. Here was a spacious quay beneath the
feudal walls, lined with capacious cafes for the Turks, and
taverns for the less sober Greeks. At its southern end we
passed through the massive gates, and between two imposing
towers into the town, where Turks and Jews alone are per-
mitted to reside. Greeks and Franks are allowed to enter