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Photo of the ruins of the Church of the Virgin of the Burgh in Rhodes, Greece. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Photo of the ruins (Destroyed in WWII) of the Church of the Virgin of the Burgh in Rhodes, Greece. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Photo of the ruins of the Church of the Virgin of the Burgh in Rhodes, Greece.

The ruins of this Gothic Roman Catholic Church are located inside the Medieval City, near the Gate of the Virgin. The Church dates back to the 14th century, and most likely was one of the first buildings constructed by the Knights. During the Turkish occupation of Rhodes, the Ottomans converted the Church into a mosque. Not much remains today due to WWII bombings. Only the three apses are standing together with parts of the small chapel. Still, it's an important monument because there are few other Roman Catholic churches from that time period remaining in the islands.