he cosmopolitan atmosphere of Rhodes peaks during the evening. From the moment when the sunset spreads its peaceful colors all around, Rhodes becomes a poem. There are many night-clubs with Greek music and quite a lot of dancing spots with both Greek and foreign music. The music is usually live and the program often includes traditional dances. For the younger visitors there are many discos, both inside and outside the town. You can attend performances of traditional dances at the outdoor theater in Old Town, ancient tragedy and comedy at the ancient Stadium, concerts of classical music put on by the National Theater as well as the works of modern Greek composers.

The Sound and Light shows held in the lavsh garden of the Knights Palace depict the fall of Rhodes to the Turks through a superb blending of word, sound and light. These performances are given every evening in Greek, English, German, Swedish and French. The town also has a numner of movie houses. You can also visit the casino at the Grand Hotel. There you will find roulette, blackjack and chemin de fer as well as various kinds of slot machines. Anyone over 21 is allowed, after showing a valid identity card or passport.

Photos and text taken from "Rhodes - The brilliant island of the sun" (Toubis Editions)

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