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Seaside in Bodrum, Turkey
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Bodrum is a seaport in southwestern Turkey. Located in Muğla Province, Bodrum has a population of 120,000 (2011 estimate). The city has been around since ancient times, when it was called Halicarnassus of Caria.
Guide to Bodrum Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Bodrum that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.More on Bodrum
Bodrum is the site of the Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The present name Bodrum comes from Petronium, which was the Castle of St Peter, built by the Knights Hospitaller. It is also called Bodrum Castle today.
Shops in Bodrum
Author: Mykenik (public domain)
Bodrum experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, humid summers and mild, sunny winters. Hottest month is July, when the average high temperature may reach 34.2°C (93.6°F). Coldest month is February, when the average low temperature drops to 8°C (46.4°F). December is the wettest month, receiving 156.2 mm (6.15 in) of precipitation.
Visiting Bodrum
You can fly to Bodrum from Istanbul and Ankara. The airport is 35 km from the city center. There are shuttle services for each arriving plane to downtown Bodrum. The fare is 17 TL.You can also take a ferryboat to Bodrum from the Greek islands of Kos and Rhodes.
Castle of St Peter, Bodrum
Author: © Ad Mesken
Sights & Attractions in Bodrum
- Antique Theater of Halicarnassus
This is one of the few sights of ancient Halicarnassus that is still quite visible. It is on the south slopes of the Görtepe district. - Bodrum Hamam
Turkish bath housed in an old stone building where you can enjoy a professional Turkish bath experience. - Castle of St Peter
Also called Bodrum Castle, this is the most distinctive landmark of the city. Construction began in 1406 by the Knights of St John. - Halikarnas Disco
One of the most famous nightclubs in Turkey, it is located on the waterfront with views of the Castle of St Peter. - Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Now nothing more than a pile of rubble, the scattered stones were once a colossal mausoleum that was recognised as a Wonder of the Ancient World. - Myndos Gate
The western exit from ancient Halicarnassus. What we see today is a structure restored in 1998 after it was torn down by Alexander the Great in 334 BC. - Tersane
The old dockyard of Bodrum located at the tip of Arsenal Point opposite the Castle of St Peter. Built by the Ottomans in the 18th century, the dockyard is now undergoing restoration. - Zeki Müren Museum
Museum celebrating the memory of Turkey's most accomplished and beloved singer and composer, a flamboyant character often called the Turkish Liberace.
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