Visa to Greece for citizens of Uzbekistan is seen at the Italian Embassy.
Required documents Tourist visas to Greece:
Passport, which expires no less than 4 months after the alleged return of the country
The second valid passport (if any), it is also desirable to introduce the old (canceled) containing Schengen visas
A copy of the internal passport (all pages except empty)
2 form, completed and signed by his own hand (passport data in Latin script).
2 photos (passport-size)
Letter from the employer on company letterhead indicating position, salary, date of admission to the post
health insurance
Hotel reservation
Reservation flight arrival and departure
Documentation (credit card with the account statements, securities, etc.), confirming the availability of funds on the basis of per day
For a child traveling with one parent (or other relatives accompanying persons) must submit a notarized authorization in Russian from the remaining parent (s) to leave the child abroad
Submission of documents is carried out only in person, after writing to file documents through a commercial information center Consular Section of the Embassy of Italy.
Embassy of Italy
st. Yusuf Hodzhib Hawes, 40, Tashkent 100031
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Opening hours consular and visa sections for the reception of visitors:
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Rhodes is not only small, but in a sense, just huge. Its beautiful beaches pristine clean, but not wild; then maybe resting Cicero, "Bison" lessons Caesar set foot Apostle Paul, and there was a statue of Colossus - here were born myths. Therefore stay on the island of Rhodes - a holiday not a purely physiological, but also cultural. Colossus of Rhodes, falling, "sunbathing" 700 years - so much.
Climate
The climate in Rhodes is exactly the same as on the other islands of the archipelago Dodekanes- with mild winters and hot summers, wet enough. Rhodes warm summer lasts from May to October, in August and September the island blown fresh wind-Meltemi, bringing special pleasure windsurfers. Therefore, this period of time and will be the most favorable dlyaotdyha the Greek island of Rhodes.
The temperature in the January-March ranged from 13 to 16 degrees Celsius in June and August - from 28 to 34 degrees.
Transport
Rhodes annually visited by more than a million people every day thousands of tourists arrive here. The island has a wonderfully organized internal transport network (at Rhodes can travel in a rented car, motorcycle, on city and intercity buses and taxis), as well as an excellent air and sea links to the other islands and the mainland.
Prior to the island can be accessed by ferry from the port of Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Alexandroupolis, as well as many of the Aegean islands, Crete and Cyprus. The journey from Piraeus Piraeus to Rhodes lasts 12 hours or more, depending on at what islands along the way ferry makes a stop.
Rhodes International Airport and offers ("Diagoras"), which is 16 km from the capital of the island, in the village of Paradisi. He ranked fourth among the Greek airports by number of passengers arriving here. At the height of the tourist season from Athens to the island make daily flights lasting about 50 minutes. Air traffic Rhodes has also Thessaloniki and Crete, Kos, Karpathos, Kassos and Santorini. During the summer, the airport "Diagoras" takes charter flights from almost all European capitals.
In addition, Rhodes has organized the marina, as well as refueling stations and water in many places.
Geography
Rhodes Island is the largest island of the Dodecanese and the fourth largest island in the Aegean Sea and Greece, the total area of 1,400.684 sq. km (length of the island - 77 km, width-37 km), with a coastline of 220 km. Rhodes separated by 460 km from Athens and is adjacent to the islands as Kastelorizo, Halki, Tilos, Symi and Karpathos.
The island's capital and the whole Prefecture of the Dodecanese - Rhodes.
We can say that Rhodes - polugorny island: the highest point of the island are Ataviros (1210 m), Akram (825 m) and Profitis Ilias (Prophet Elijah (800 m)). Rhodes Island in Greece and also a rich source of drinking water.
Resorts
Faliraki
Faliraki - is one of the most popular tourist destinations, located 12 km from the capital city of Rhodes. All beaches are characterized Faliraki infrastructure. Nights out bubbling and includes a visit to the many bars, cafes and discos. Therefore, the island of Rhodes and the resort of Faliraki is so popular among young people.
Lindos
At 47 km from the capital of the island of Rhodes Greece is a magnificent village of Lindos - one of the most beautiful holiday destinations on the west coast. Its definitely worth a visit if you come to rest on the amazing island of Rhodes. Do not forget to walk through the maze of narrow cobbled streets among the traditional whitewashed houses and get to the local Acropolis, to a height appreciate the splendor of the surroundings!
The eponymous beach is not far from the village and at a distance of 50 km from the city of Rhodes. Unforgettable panorama includes the soft sand, the sea purple emerald hue, mountains and snow-white houses.
According to information of any tourist site, located near the beach amazingly beautiful bay of St. Paul, was named in honor of the Apostle Paul, who, according to mythology, once visited here. It also built the main attraction - the chapel, which bears the name of the saint.
Pefkos
Just 5 km from Lindos and 50 km from Rhodes town in the middle of pine trees is a quiet village of Pefkos. It was here that escape those who are tired of the noise of the resort and those who need peace. Sandy beach coupled with the azure sea delight the peace and quiet.
Ialyssos
At 8 km from the capital on the site of an ancient settlement, the former once one of the three major policies of the country, now located Ialyssos. There is a mountain of Filerimos, on top of which still stand the remains of the ancient acropolis, whose patron was Pallas Athena.
Ialyssos is a small village that preserved old-time flavor thanks to the traditional houses and ancient monuments, Byzantine churches and beautiful nature. The eponymous beach strewn with pebbles, is a 10-minute walk from the village, but differs excellent infrastructure. It surfers come here.
Ixia
Love surfing? Choose to relax a beautiful beach Ixia, which in addition is located near the island's capital. However, this pebble beach is well equipped, so part of the "mandatory program of entertainment" all athletes.
Kremasti
At 12 km from the capital of the island of Rhodes is Kremasti, a small but very lively town. Travelers who dream about the rest of the island, attracts luxury Pebble Beach and Butterfly Valley.
Kalithea
The title of one of the most spectacular resorts in the island, and Greece belongs to Kallithea. There are going to photographers who want to capture the unsurpassed beauty of the place. Sandy Beach is famous for Italian baths, where people come to rest as foreign guests and locals. Yet there is a pretty bay, suitable for scuba diving.
Tsambika
If you come to the island of Rhodes, certainly visit on the beach and in the monastery Tsambika, gave the name of this place. This is really one of the best beaches on the island: the golden sand and warm waves of the emerald sea has always attracted a lot of visitors.
Many women are waiting for months holidays devoted to the Virgin Mary, and specially arrive just in time as possible visa regardless of the price of tickets and passes to catch these days to make a pilgrimage to the monastery, to overcome the 300 steps, and to pray before the miraculous icon. One of the wonders of Greece is that childless women, having made such a journey, finally learn the joy of motherhood.
Prasonisi
At the southern end of the island of Rhodes, about 90 km from the administrative center located Prasonisi, or "green island". Only here in July and August Meltemi blowing winds, necessary to all lovers of windsurfing and other sports requiring a strong wind.
Kiotari
For a holiday in Greece with the whole family should choose Kiotari, Rhodes is a relatively new resort, whose sand and pebble beach just created for water sports and other entertainment.
Gennadi
Gennadi beach strewn with pebbles, located at a distance of 70 km from Rhodes and the village of the same name a few away from the beach. Arriving on the island of Rhodes, one should not give up tour programs that will allow to fully appreciate the uniqueness of Greece, and make sure to cruise around Rhodes.
Monolithos
The picturesque Greek village of Monolithos removed from the capital of the island of Rhodes 73 km away. The white houses of the village for its location evoke thoughts of the amphitheater, and the name of the village is derived from the local monolithic rock. On top of which in the 15th century Venetian castle was built, which is located behind the walls of the chapel of St. Panteleimon known. To get to the nearest beach Fournier, must be overcome about 3 km.
Theologos or Tholos
Beautiful village Theologos (Tholos - the second name of the town), is located 20 km from the capital of the island. Theologos is world famous for well-developed tourist infrastructure and sandy beaches, so it is often chosen for recreation windsurfers.
What to see
The medieval part of the capital has a special place in the list of sites that offer those who want to spend their vacation on the island of Rhodes. Once the inner wall divided the medieval town on Kollakio and Burgo. In Kollakio been the administrative center of the state and home of the Knights. A Burgo was the commercial center of medieval Rhodes, immediately lived Greeks, Latins, and Jews. Of greatest interest is the Palace of the Grand Masters (Castello) XIV in which the main activity was concentrated Order of Saint John. Securely fortified building impresses with its size and grandeur. The most important streets of the medieval Knights of Rhodes was the street (Ippoton), it started from the Palace and led to the hospital, on both sides of it were the official residence of the "languages" of the Order.
The building knight Hospital XV is now located in the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, which is replete with valuable works of art: it finds the Archaic, Hellenistic and Roman periods. On the square of Hippocrates flaunts building commercial vessels Knights - Castellani. Open Air Theatre, the Ethnographic Museum, the City Art Gallery (Pinacoteca), libraries, surviving fragments of ancient and Byzantine churches, Orthodox churches, mosques, Turkish baths, a synagogue - this is an incomplete list of attractions of the Old Town.
In addition to the Old City in the capital of the island of Rhodes, you can also see and do:
Mosque Recep Pasha
The ruins of a temple dedicated to Aphrodite: 3. BC
Murat Reis Mosque, which was built on the site of the Church of St. Anthony, located not far from the cemetery knight. Here also is the Turkish cemetery.
Mandraki port, where guests are greeted with two bronze statues of deer that have become the hallmark of the island. Some believe that in their place once stood the Colossus of Rhodes. Mole St. Nicholas is decorated with three windmills that survived since the days of the era of knights.
Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes)
Butterfly Valley is located approximately 25km from the capital of 20 islands. This place is literally surrounded by greenery, and through a small creek is crossed by wooden bridges. If you look closely, you will notice that the trunks of trees draped with a blanket of colorful butterflies. They begin flied here in early summer, and the greatest number of them can be seen in August month. Today the population of butterflies in this place has been steadily decreasing. Partly to blame and that the noise produced by continuous visits. Nearby, on the slope of a low hill, in the 18th century. was built a small monastery Panagias Kalopetras (Virgin Kalopetra).
On the territory of the Valley also operates the Museum of Natural History. It is located in a renovated building dating back to the 30s by the Italians. Of particular interest to visitors is the incubator in which butterflies are grown under conditions close to reality.
Ethnographic Museum in Apollonas, where archaeological treasures exhibited (sarcophagi, capitals, fragments of columns), millstones, rhodes agricultural tools and utensils. Moreover, the visitor becomes apparent that the utensils, which is used in the villages of modern Rhodes, almost unchanged since the Middle Ages!
Asklipio Museum: here are exhibited archaeological finds, church relics.
Traditional plant for the production of olive oil in Dimilya, now is a small museum.
Ethnographic Museum in Koskinou - mill, turned into an interesting museum.
Folk Art Museum in (Kritinia).
Ethnographic museums in Lindos, Salakose, Sauron.
Meal
In general, local cuisine - this is another brilliant representative of what is often referred to as Mediterranean cuisine. But, as might be expected, there is also their unique to the island of Rhodes, dishes. For example, "pitarudya» («πιταρούδια») resemble meatballs, but they are preparing chickpeas or, as it is called, chick-peas. Those interested can also try "kapamas» («καπαμάς») - stuffed with goat meat. From local cheeses can recommend "salamogya» («σαλαμόγια»), which is kept in brine with peppercorn. For dessert, you can enjoy local sweets, flavored with honey and syrup, among which we should mention "melekuni» («μελεκούνι»). Is made from honey, sesame seeds, almonds and aromatic spices on inherited from ancestors recipe still needs accompanies every happy event.
Do not leave the island without trying the local wines. Basically, there are three categories: white wine is made from white grapes «Athiri», red wine, the manufacture of which, respectively, are red grapes «Mandilaria» (or in another «Amorgiano») and dessert white, produced and two varieties of grapes «Muscat». For example, if you have the time and desire you can visit one of the largest wineries of the island CAIR. It is located near the town of Rhodes. Another major manufacturer «Emery» is located in the small village of Embona. If you happen to visit a place Filerimos, be sure to try the local liquor of 7 herbs, manufactured, as reported by prescription, has inherited from the crusaders and which is kept secret from the uninitiated.
entertainment
Given the scope and international character of Rhodes, one can imagine how many opportunities open to those who want to diversify their leisure. For a holiday in Greece Rhodes You will enjoy above all due to the fact that the island has plenty of bars, restaurants, clubs, discos and other entertainment facilities. All establishments for all tastes from modern foreign to evening with traditional music and dancing.
Fans of leisure can play tennis, golf, scuba diving and other sports are in abundance and offer local entertainment venues and hotels.
And you can go to one of the theater or go to the local casino.
What to bring with you
At the end of your holiday on the island of Rhodes offer to buy a souvenir in Archangelos textile products, carpets and rugs handmade, as well as the famous local handmade ceramics.
Its ancient ceramic tradition is also famous Lindos.
Rhodes is famous for its fine wines produced from local grapes
A small mountain village of Xi'an famous drink made from grapes or figs "wallet".
You can not leave the island without buying the famous Rhodes liquor Cordiadolino a variety of flavors.
Mythology and history
It is said that once, when the Olympic gods divided between the land was not present only the sun god Helios. Having discovered this, the father of all the gods, Zeus promised reported late celestials any part of the land as a gift. Here and there an island that will of the gods was raised from the sea bottom. This is how Helios became the patron saint of Rhodes. His name was on the island of the nymph named Rhoda, wife of Helios and at the same time, the daughter of Poseidon and Amphitrite. And if you believe the other sources, the island's name is associated with the same flower, so it is also called "Island of Roses". Among other names mentioned Ofiusa, Asteria, Telhinis, Pontius et al., Who somehow were related to vegetation, climate and some other characteristic features of the island.
Among the first inhabitants of Rhodes called Telchines, mythical gods of sea depth, which, moreover, were the inventors of various arts. According to archaeological data were among the first settlers of the island were Carians, Phoenicians, Minoans. Later, he was in possession of the Achaeans.
Rhodes was home to the Colossus of Rhodes, the seventh wonder of the world. Its creation is attributed to 293 BC And he stood before the earthquake in 227 BC, and that played a fatal role in the fate of the monument. In 491 BC most of Rhodes was conquered by the Persian forces. In the era of Classical Greece Rhodes adjacent to the Athenian alliance. He was also part of both the Roman and Byzantine empires. In the era of the Crusades island passes into the possession of the Knights of the Order of St. John. And in 1522 AD it occupied by the Turks. Rhodes remained part of the Ottoman Empire following four centuries, until in 1922 did not come here Italians. And at the end of the Second World War, the island is finally reunited with Greece.
Rhodes is not only small, but in a sense, just huge. Its beautiful beaches pristine clean, but not wild; then maybe resting Cicero, "Bison" lessons Caesar set foot Apostle Paul, and there was a statue of Colossus - here were born myths. Therefore stay on the island of Rhodes - a holiday not a purely physiological, but also cultural. Colossus of Rhodes, falling, "sunbathing" 700 years - so much.
