Best Historical Visit Point in Bodrum

Bodrum Castle

Discover the unique and bohemian atmosphere of the Bodrum peninsula still offers where the ancient ruins of Halikarnassos and Myndos are found amid charming fishing villages with whitewashed houses, crystal clear water, and a welcoming breeze.

One of the historical places is Bodrum Castle that known as the Castle of St. John, it sits high on a rocky peninsula on the site of the original Carian settlement. St Peter’s Castle, set in the harbor with five imposing towers and seven gates. The castle is home to the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology and you will visit its many fascinating displays including the dungeon, secret museum in the Snake Tower, German, English, French towers, and a hall with ancient coins and jewelry.

Mausoleum is the next explore the site one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum was the monumental tomb built fort he Carian King Mausolus, from whom it takes its name. Mausoleum was built by Artemisia, the sister and the wife of King Mausolos, B.C. 355. It was destroyed by an earthquake, but the Knights of St John used the Stones when they built Bodrum Castle so that some pieces can be seen in the castle walls, while other remnants are on display in museums. The enormous scale of this monument is evident from remains of the foundations of the original structure on-site at the Mausoleum Museum in Bodrum.

Ancient Theater of Halicarnassos

The next stop will be the Ancient Theater of Halicarnassos, dated back to the 4th century BC with 5.000 capacity. The theatre was the focal entertainment point for the people of Halicarnassus. The Ancient Theatre is an imposing structure situated to the North of the old city. The theatre incorporates all the characteristics of pre-Roman Empire theatres. Built by King Mausolus in the 4th century B.C., it sone of the oldest theatre in Anatolia.