Largest of the twelve Dodecanese islands, Rhodes is most renowned as the site of the former Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The immense statue once straddled the harbour, but was destroyed by an earthquake many years ago. Within the capital's massive citadel walls the well preserved medieval Old Town presents a hive of narrow cobbled streets, dominated by the historic Avenue of the Knights and imposing Palace of the Grand Masters. Also visit Lindos, a National Historic Landmark, which is is amongst the most captivating sites in Greece and a setting of great antiquity.