Rhodes is the legendary home of the sun god Apollo. The great Colossus of Rhodes, which once protected the harbor entrance, is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Old Town of Rhodes is the site of the Grand Masters' Castle built during the Crusades. Here we stroll the Street of the Kings with its medieval buildings, winding alleys, towers, turrets and emblazoned facades. Rhodes has a rich and varied history. The crusading Knights of St. John left the medieval City of Rhodes behind when they were defeated by Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The Turks then occupied Rhodes for almost 400 years leaving mosques, minarets and Turkish baths to mark their presence. The Old City of Rhodes with its medieval buildings As we drive along Rhodes' picturesque eastern coastline scattered with white-washed villages we arrive in Lindos, the most important of the three great cities of ancient times. On a hill above the charming town of Lindos rises an ancient acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena. From the Acropolis, the breathtaking view covers the great expanse of the Aegean Sea and St. Paul's Bay where the Apostle Paul cast anchor during his historic voyage to Ephessos. As we proceed on foot uphill we ascend the Great Staircase leading from the Hellenistic portico to the Temple of Athena.