Faliraki history

Its strategic position brought to the island great wealth and made the city of Rhodes one of the leading cities of the ancient Greek world.In 1957,a new city plan was approved  and in 1960 the whole  town was designated as a protected monument by the Ministry of Culture.And later on  in 1988, the old town of Rhodes was selected  a World Heritage City by UNESCO.In the Archaeological Service was to reconstruct and join the extensively damaged fortifications and the building which was hosting  the Archaeological Museum.The lack of construction of new buildings in the medieval city at this point  gave the Archaeological Service some  opportunities for excavations. In historic cities like Rhodes where current life continues,architectural maintenance becomes a more difficult task.The Municipality of Rhodes in 1984 and the Archaeological Receipts Fund drew up a contract which resulted in the establishment,in 1985,of the Office for the Conservation and Restoration of the Medieval Town of Rhodes.The basic contract concerning the medieval town  has to do with  the development of its historic and cultural side  and  the improvement of living standards.