The ancient port of Kos, the capital and major town on the
island, has been home to Egyptians, Romans, Venetians, Ottomans and
the Knights of St John. All left their mark on the town: the ruins
of the Roman baths and amphitheatre remain, and the 15th-century
castle, built by the Knights of St John, still stands as supreme
sentry. There has been much development over recent years, with
apartment blocks stretching out to the suburbs of Lambi and Psalidi
(to the north and south respectively), ho...