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Filerimos Hill © bazylek100
Filerimos Hill
Filerimos Hill used to be the citadel of the ancient town of
Ialysos, and its large plateau is home to some intriguing
historical attractions. On the eastern side of the hill, see the
foundations of the Athena Polias temple and an early Christian
basilica, dedicated to Virgin Mary, as well as a Byzantine church.
The Monastery of Filerimos is an important archaeological site
where Mycenaean pottery and a Doric foundation have been unearthed.
A path to the west, lined with cypress and pine trees, leads to an
impressive crucifix at the centre of a small square.
Address: 9 miles (15km) from Rhodes town