On the west side of the old town of Rhodes, overlooking the island’s west coast, is a hill known as Monte Smith. Atop this hill you'll find the ruined upper town of Rhodes, also known as the acropolis, most of which dates to the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.

The key monuments in this archaeological treasure trove include the Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Athena and Zeus, an ancient stadium and an odeon that could fit around 800 people. There's still a lot of excavation work to be done, and much of the city's ancient grandeur remains underground.

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