On a hill approximately 131 metres above the village of Kritinia, northern Rhodes, stand the ruins of a medieval castle. With elements of Byzantine and Venetian architecture, this castle was constructed by the Knights of Saint John. It was originally built on three levels and each level was assigned to a different Grand Master. Source: www.greeka.com

The castle was built in 1472 by Giorgio Orsini to protect the inhabitants of the village from the attacks of the Ottoman fleet. Until the liberation of the Dodecanese, the village was named Kastelli, from the Latin Castellum, meaning castle.

The castle is a short climb from the asphalt road and its location offers a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, the neighboring island of Halki and the port of Kameiros. Inside the walls, there are the remnants of a chapel. In the close monastery of Saint John, you can view lovely wall paintings from the 16th century. In summer, there are few events taking place in this Castle, such as festivities from the Medieval Rose Festival that is organized every June.