Rhodes Holidays Ideas: Archipolis Village In Rhodes, Greece

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Anyone of you looking ahead to celebrate the Rhodes Holidays 2010 have so many brilliant Rhodes Holidays ideas. If you want to make your Rhodes Holidays outstanding then you can visit the historical villages of Rhodes Island.
Amongst them one of the finest places of attraction that is visited by lots of tourists every year is the Archipolis Village.

About the Village:

While travelling to the Archipolis village you will find it as a picturesque and exquisite location, at a distance of 33 km from the main city, and at about seven km from the Kolymbia beach resort.

The village of Archipolis is built on the slope of mountain called Axintes. It is located in a lush green environment as there are lot of streams in the area. It is one of the traditional villages in Rhodes. There is a small village square where you can find several taverns, cafés and small shops.

History of Village:

The writings found in different areas have revealed that the village is quite old. The findings reveal that the village dates back to 7th century BC. It is also said that the name of the village is after Archipolis ...
... of Lindos who was the founder of the New Rhodes state.

Attractions in Archipolis:

For your next Rhodes holidays if you come to Archipolis village you can find many attractions. There are a number of archaeological sites in Archipolis. You can find many churches, temples etc. The temple of St. Minas and the church of St. Dimitrios are the oldest sanctuaries here.

You can also go to the St. Nektarios church that lies at a distance of two kilometres from here. It looks very beautiful as it is under a shade and also has river flowing in front of it. The place is picturesque and large which makes it a suitable venue for baptism services and weddings.

Another attraction is the religious festival that is held on 25th and 26th of October to pay homage to St. Dimitrios who was the patron saint of the village. On the festival the traditional dances and traditional songs are played which makes the festival very different.

The main street in the village is an attractive place with many small cafes, shops, taverns and bars. The village has a lot to make your holidays the best Rhodes holidays.

Reaching the Village:

If you have finally decided to pay a visit to the Archipolis village during your Summer Rhodes holidays 2010, then it's very convenient to reach the place. The signs on the road side as you leave the airport will make out the way easier for you. You will reach Marista as soon as you cover a distance of 100 m. You will reach the Archipolis Village in the south as you cover a further distance of 5 kilometres.

Like all other places in the Rhodes Island, the folks of this area are very hospitable and friendly. You will have a nice time in this renowned village during the course of your stay at the Archipolis village.

For More Information Visit:
http://www.rhodes.ws