Rhodes: The mint of the Order of Knights of St. John is being restored

“The project, with a total budget of 800,000 euros, is funded by the Ministry of Culture with resources from the Recovery Fund and is set to be completed by the end of 2025. Until a few months ago, the complex housed uses incompatible with its monumental character, as it served as the carpentry and blacksmith workshop for the Ephorate.

Today, an iconic medieval building is being restored, highlighted, and transformed into a venue for exhibitions and events, in close connection and synergy with the Palace and the ‘Governor’s Garden,’ which we opened to the public a few months ago. It will harmoniously integrate into the outdoor, timeless museum we are shaping in the heart of the Medieval City of Rhodes, as part of the project to highlight and develop the archaeological site of Pervola.

Exhibition functions will be concentrated on the ground floor, while the upper floor will feature a multipurpose hall, fully accessible to people with disabilities and mobility issues,” said Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

The Mint, with a total area of 575 sq.m., consists of two elongated building masses, the northern two-story building, and the southern ground-floor one. The complex is located at the junction of the northern fortifications and the middle Kollakio wall, in a prominent spot along the developing archaeological route, and is accessible from the “Governor’s Garden.”

Its function as a Mint is attributed to the discovery of approximately 4,000 coins from the early 15th century found within or near the building, likely during interventions during the Italian occupation.