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The Rhodes Hospital of the Knights is in perfect condition and is obviously suitable for the initial purpose of the Order, which was to give hospitality and care to pilgrims in need of assistance in the Holy Land and later to the Crusaders. This large and imposing edifice, which houses the Archaeological Museum, is probably the most important monument left by the Knights in the City. Building began in 1440 under Grand Master de Lactic and was finished in 1484 by Grand Master Aubusson. Much of the stone and other building materials was taken from the Roman building on the site of which the Hospital stands.
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