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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Rhodes

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Rhodes, Greece

Updated April 26, 2023

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The Bee Museum, Rhodes.

Rhodes, Greece

Bee Museum of Rhodes

Learn about the sweet, storied legacy of beekeeping in ancient Greece.
Street of the Knights

Rhodes, Greece

Street of the Knights

One of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.
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Butterflies swarm Petaloudes Valley

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Valley of the Butterflies

Swarms of dainty flying insects swarm into the Petaloudes Valley to get busy.
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Epta piges

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Epta Piges (Seven Springs)

A dark, narrow tunnel that leads to a charming lake and waterfall.
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Newly wed couples leave wax babies as offerings within the church.

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Tsambika Monastery

Scores of wax baby figurines add an unusual mood to this beautiful church on the Greek coast.
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Maiden's Sand Path of Kizkumu Beach

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Symi Harbour

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Bee Museum of Rhodes

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