The “Medieval Rose” is a non-governmental, non-profit association, which was recently established (2005) with the ambitious but realistic aim of organizing an annual Medieval Festival within the walls of the Medieval Town of Rhodos – the best preserved, while continuously inhabited, surrounded by walls and moat, medieval town in the world (monument of cultural and architectural world heritage - UNESCO 1988).

The Festival will comprise scenes of everyday life in medieval Rhodos, as well as relevant cultural events. This is going to be achieved through the co-operation of the organizing committee with historians, archaeologists, actors, musicians, performers, visual artists and craftsmen. An additional effort is made to attract as many volunteers as possible, as the Festival is not intended to be just “a theatrical play”, but aims at the active participation of every person entering the gates of the town.