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The St.-Tropez of Turkey
The St.-Tropez of Turkey By SETH SHERWOOD LADIES and gentlemen, welcome back to St.-Tropez!” Cued up by a D.J. on an elevated white dais, a sound clip exploded through the warm July night, sending up cheers from the open-air dance floor of the... |
BODRUM TRANSPORTATION BY AIR
BODRUM TRANSPORTATION BY AIRThe Bodrum-Milas Airport is 30 km. from the city center. Transportation is provided by Turkish Airlines, taxis and minibuses. Airport Tel: (+90-252) 523 01 01 TURKISH AIRLINES THY BodrumOASIS Kültür Merkezi. (252)... |
BODRUM TRANSPORTATION MINIBUSES
BODRUM TRANSPORTATION MINIBUSESAgacliYalisi363 18 78Akyarlar316 28 57Bagla391 72 62Bitez343 12 33Ciftlik313 53 02Golturkbuku377 55 85Gumbet316 16 29Gumusluk394 32 53Gundogan387 74 75Icmeler313 30 48Kadikalesi382 27 33Kaynar337 10 34Kizilagac316 76 28Konacik313... |
BODRUM TRANSPORTATION BY ROAD
BODRUM TRANSPORTATION BY ROADTransportation to Bodrum from all over Turkey through bus services is available. Bus terminal is in the city center. Bus Station Tel:(+90-252) 316 26 37 BodrumAsya Tur316 88 21BodrumAydin Turizm316 32 50BodrumBest... |
OPEN BAZAAR AREAS IN AND BODRUM
OPEN BAZAAR AREAS IN AND BODRUMTuesdays: Bodrum centre (clothing), Milas (food and clothing). Travel agencies have a daily trip to Milas on Tuesdays. Thursdays: Bodrum (food), Yalıkavak and Muğla (food and clothing) Fridays: Bodrum (food) Saturdays:... |
THE BODRUM CUISINE
THE BODRUM CUISINEIn everywhere in Bodrum you can find fast-food places, pizza, kebab and fish restaurants. Where is the best of what? In the Bodrum centre, at Gümbet, Ortakent and Bitez you can find all types of cuisine; in Gümüşlük,... |
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENTOn the Bodrum Peninsula everyone can find a place to be entertained for the night, each according to their own tastes. There are both the fishermen meyhanes (small restaurants and bars) and pizza places. There are spots were traditional Turkish... |
FERRYBOAT TOURS TO KOS DATCA DIDIM
FERRYBOAT TOURS TO KOS DATCA DIDIMThe ferryboat trips running between Bodrum and Kos (İstanköy) leave from the Bodrum ferryboat terminal between January to April and November to December three days a week Kos (İstanköy) and every... |
BODRUM DAILY BOAT TOUR
BODRUM DAILY BOAT TOURThere are boat tours that depart daily from the quays in Bodrum centre, Gümbet, Turgutreis, Yalıkavak, Türkbükü and Torba and that sail along the peninsula area, going as far as Çökterme and Gökova... |
BEACHES MARINAS WITH BLUE FLAG
BODRUM BEACHES MARINAS WITH BLUE FLAGBodrum - Bitez (Aktur Beach) Bodrum - Ortakent-Yahşi (Club Müskebi) Bodrum - Ortakent-Yahşi (Ortakent Yahşi Beach) Bodrum... |
WALKING TRAILS ON THE BODRUM PENINSULA
WALKING TRAILS ON THE BODRUM PENINSULATrail 1. PEDASA (Gökçeler Kalesi-Castle) The walking path that begins in the north of Bodrum heading to Gökçeler Castle has different alternatives for the return. Level of difficulty: GB 1... |
DIVING IN BODRUM AND DIVING POINTS
DIVING IN BODRUM AND DIVING POINTS Bodrum has made a significant name for itself in Turkish tourism with its yachting, beaches, coves and nightlife but it has also become known for its diving with important diving points and new diving locations... |
BODRUM LOCATION
Turkey, stretching from the Balkans to the borders of Syria, Iraq, Iran and the southern Caucasian republics, is Europe’s bridge to Asia and the Middle East. The Republic of Turkey, declared in 1923, rose from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire.... |
SUBMIT SITE
How does a webmaster increase number of visitors to a website? First, by submitting their site to search engines. Use the links bellow: Google. The No. 1 search engine Yahoo ! Free submission to yahoo, but requires registration MSN (requires visiting... |
MILAS
MILASMylasa, which was the former capital of Caria, houses monuments bearing witness to great past of the town. From the ending of the name "asa", we understand this was an Anatolian name and it is suggested it was one of the early cities established... |
BODRUM TODAY
BODRUM TODAYIskele Meydani or Pier Square is heart of Bodrum. It is an important meeting point, good starting point for shopping, for eating and dining. If you plan to o some sightseeing it is also excellent point to start. . Next to Pier Square, there... |
INFORMATION ON BODRUM
INFORMATION ON BODRUM... |
Bodrum Guide; Hotels, Accomodations, Yachting, Properties, Latest news and loads of information
Bodrum Guide; Hotels, Accomodations, Yachting, Properties, Latest news and loads of information about Bodrum, Turkey, Gümbet, Bitez, Ortakent, Yahşi, Camel Beach, Akyarlar, Bagla, Turgutreis, Gumusluk, Yalikavak, Gundogan, Golkoy, Golturkbuku,... |
THE TURKISH BATH
THE TURKISH BATH The Turkish bath, Which is the only building constructed by the Turks in the castle of the Knights, stands of the south of the chapel. Leaning on the curtain wall, the bath is perfectly set in the castle. It has a rectangular dressing... |
BODRUM AIRPORT
BODRUM AIRPORTMilas - Bodrum Airport (0-252) 523 01 01 Turkish Airlines - THYBodrum Neyzen Tevfik Cad. No: 208 (0-252) 313 31 72-73 Airport(0-252) 523 01 29 Dalaman(0-252) 692 54 99 - 692 52 91/4501 Marmaris Atatürk Cad. No:26-B (0-252) 412 37 51... |
DENTISTS IN BODRUM
DENTISTS IN BODRUMAhmet ALTANCevat Sakir Cad. No: 12/9316 88 24Atilla BAYEREski Çesme Mah. Cizdar Sok. No:23/25313 03 25Demet YAZICIAtatürk Cad. Ata Selim Is Hani No:78313 31 17Dilek TASKIRANMasmabedi Cad. Çesme Basi Mevkii No:22-43313 65 66E... |
PHARMACIES IN BODRUM
PHARMACIES IN BODRUMAKYARLAR UGURCAN ECZANESI 394 37 40BITEZ OZLEM ECZANESI 363 81 07BODRUMAZIM ECZANESI 316 32 24 - 313 88 48BODRUM BENAL ECZANESI 313 00 70BODRUM BERIL ECZANESI 316 32 83BODRUM BODRUM ECZANESI 316 19 26 - 316 25 96BODRUM DALYAN ECZANESI... |
HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CLINICS IN BODRUM
HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CLINICS IN BODRUMBODRUM DEVLET HASTANESI 313 14 20ÖZEL BODRUM HASTANESI 313 29 13AKYARLAR SAGLIK OCAGI 393 77 73BITEZ MEDICARE 343 18 13BODRUM MEDICARE 316 70 51GUMBET MEDICARE SERVICE 316 75 85GUMBET MEDICARE 316 98 82HALIKARNASSOS... |
BANKS IN BODRUM
BANKS IN BODRUMMost banks are located in the central shopping area of Bodrum. The National Currency of Turkey in the Turkish Lira. Banking hours are 09.00-12.00/13.00-17.00 Monday to Friday AKBANK T.A.S.316 15 71GARANTI BANKASI (Gümbet Sb.)316 12... |
DISTANCES FROM BODRUM
DISTANCES FROM BODRUMAIRPORT BODRUM25 KMAKYARLAR30 KMBAFA LAKE105 KMBITEZ10 KMCIFTLIK20 KMCOMLEKCI42 KMDALAMAN230 KMDALAMAN AIRPORT235 KMDATCA248 KMFETHIYE272 KMGOLKOY20 KMGUMBET4 KMGUNDOGAN28 KMISTANBUL840 KMIZMIR240 KMIZMIR AIRPORT240 KMKADIKALESI20... |
CINEMAS IN BODRUM
CINEMAS IN BODRUM CINEMARINE 317 00 01 Oasis Shopping Center / GÜMBET KARIA PRINCESS 316 62 72 Hotel Karia Princess / BODRUM KARYA MILENYUM 317 18 07 Oasis Shopping Center / GÜMBET ... |
BODRUM BUS COMPANIES
BODRUM BUS COMPANIESAksel (252) 316 07 51Asya (252) 316 88 21Aydin Turizm (252) 316 32 50Hakiki Koc (252) 313 16 62 / 313 16 63Kamil Koc (252) 313 04 68-69Karadeveci (252) 316 25 60 57-69Metro (252) 313 22 33Pamukkale( 252) 316 06 50 / 316 13 69Uludag... |
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR TURKEY
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR TURKEYVisa requirements for foreigners No visa required Regular passport holders, if citizen of one of the following countries and having a valid ordinary passport, can enter Turkey without obtaining a visa and stay up to 3 months... |
ACTIVITIES AT SHELTER CLINIC
ACTIVITIES AT SHELTER / CLINICAnimal Rights Assocition The dogs staying at our shelter at the moment are those that have either been abandoned by their owners or those that have been collected due to various complaints made by citizens. All dogs that... |
ZEKI MUREN
ZEKI MURENIn the 70s, members of the middle class who were bold enough to experiment with the unconventional began to spend vacations in Bodrum. The turning point arrived when the singer Zeki Müren, the ultimate impersonation of the Turkish kitsch,... |
CEVAT SAKIR
A CONTEMPORARY BODRUM FIGURE: "FISHERMAN OF HALICARNASSUS" CEVAT SAKIRCevat Sakir Kabaağaçh, the scion of a prominent Ottoman family and Oxford don, was convicted in 1925 of some obscure crime and exiled to Bodrum. Bodrum was... |
NEYZEN TEVFIK
NEYZEN TEVFIKBorn in Bodrum in 1878, this eccentric fıgure of Turkish literature was in the habit of fashioning whistles and flutes from reeds when he was still a boy. At some point, young Tevfık decided that his preferred instrument was to... |
HISTORY
HISTORYBodrum, the native land of the famous historian Heredotus is an important tourism center in our country, which attracts attention by reason of its natural beauties, besides its history. The history of Bodrum, known as Halicarnassus or Halicarnassos... |
AROUND BODRUM
AROUND BODRUMPaved roads fırst penetrated the Bodrum Peninsula in the 80's. The pack camels which provided the chief means of transport before are still alive, left unemployed by the advent of trucks and minibuses. The quaint fıshing villages... |
BODRUM INFO
BODRUM INFOBodrum with its beautiful resorts, comfortable hotels and motels, cozy guest houses, impressive ruins of past civilizations and magnifıcent landscapes offer holidaymakers plenty of choice. The town's charm is well-known, attracting... |
INFORMATION ON BODRUM
INFORMATION ON BODRUMBODRUM INFOBodrum with its beautiful resorts, comfortable hotels and motels, cozy guest houses, impressive ruins of past civilizations and magnifıcent landscapes offer holidaymakers plenty of choice.HISTORYBodrum, the native... |
BLUE VOYAGE IN BODRUM BLUE CRUISE
BLUE VOYAGE IN BODRUM BLUE CRUISE... |
WHAT IS BLUE CRUISE
WHAT IS BLUE CRUISE The "Blue Cruise" ; exploring the beautiful unspoilt coastline of south-west Turkey by a traditional Turkish gulet is a magical experience. Escape to the pleasures of relaxing under the sun, swimming, good food and... |
MEDITERRANEAN
MEDITERRANEANMediterranean Coast of Turkey offers outstanding ancient cities and stunning natural beauties. The region between Gulf of Antalya and Iskenderun Gulf attracts great number of visitor. The area is cut off from the Central Anatolia by impressive... |
MARMARIS
MARMARISMarmaris, which was a small fishermen outpost of older times, attracts big crowds today as a great holiday destination and as a starting point for blue cruise. Unlimited number of fine coves, its proximity to many archaeological and historical... |
FROM KEKOVA TO ANTALYA
FROM KEKOVA TO ANTALYAKekova Kaş is also ideal place for boat trips for nearby Kekova where visitors admire many ruins even some submerged ancient cities. The bay take its name from the Kekova Island. Kekova Bay with its countless coves has been... |
BODRUM TO GOKOVA GULF
BODRUM TO GOKOVA GULFLocated at the east of Bodrum, Gökova Gulf is one of the most attractive natural wonders of the world. Surrounded by the high mountains in the north reaching 1000 meters altitude and dotted by great number of coves and bays in... |
THE BLUE CRUISE / VOYAGE IN BODRUM
THE BLUE CRUISE / VOYAGE IN BODRUMThere are many reasons for choosing to spend a holiday afloat. The delights of the thing itself: the special combination of wind and wave and the serenity of sail, the sense of privacy and self sufficiency, the intimate... |
BLUE VOYAGE IN BODRUM BLUE CRUISE
BLUE VOYAGE IN BODRUM BLUE CRUISE The Blue Cruise / Voyage in BodrumThe South Western coast of Turkey is one of the best yachting and sailing areas in the world. The wonderful climate, unrivaled ancient cities, superb cuisine and friendly ... |
BODRUM MUSEUM
BODRUM MUSEUM... |
TEKTAS WRECK
TEKTAS WRECKThe wreck, which lies along the coastline southeast of Çeşme and west of Sigacik, was located in 1996 during one of INA’s annual survey for shipwrecks. The name of the site, Turkish for “cape of the lone rock,”... |
IV CENTURY SHIPWRECK
IV. CENTURY SHIPWRECKDiscovered near the island of Yassiada, 4th century shipwreck was a merchant ship which was built with the Cyprus and oak. During the construction, the planking was put together first, then the frames were nailed. It carried nearly... |
YASSIADA SHIPWRECKS
YASSIADA SHIPWRECKSThe Byzantine Wreck The old Spanish chapel now houses the artifacts and finds of 7th century Byzantine ship, discovered near Yassiada. This was a Roman merchant vessel with 900 amphorae. The wreck, discovered at the depth of 36 meters,... |
BRIEF HISTORY OF UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY
BRIEF HISTORY OF UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGYEarliest known search in water started in Lake Nemi near Rome. In 1446, Italian architect Leon Batista Alberti searched for two Roman vessels sank at the lake. Since he only found mere pieces of wood, he didn't... |
ULUBURUN SHIPWRECK
ULUBURUN SHIPWRECKDiscovered in 1982 at 8.5 kilometers south east of Kas, Uluburun ship draws our attention because of its age, its finds and its so called Royal cargo. This was a Bronze Age ship dating to 14th century with a cargo of copper ingots and... |
THE GLASS EXHIBET
THE GLASS EXHIBETThis small room situated in former chapel of the castle now is used to display Glass objects from 1400 BC to 1100 AD. The display was opened to public with the contributions of Turkish Bottle and Glass Factory. ... |
THE BODRUM CASTLE
THE BODRUM CASTLE One feature of Bodrum that no visitor should miss is Bodrum Castle. Constructed by the Knights of Rhodes during the Crusades of the Middle Ages, it was given the name The Castle of St. Petrus, or Petronium. It was built partly from the... |
SERCE LIMANI WRECK
SERCE LIMANI WRECKThe Glass Shipwreck Second important display of the museum is so called "the glass ship wreck" where visitors enjoy not only an amazing collection of ancient glassware discovered in one single wreck but also reconstructed ship's... |
QUEEN ADA
QUEEN ADA Visitors also admire special room of Carian Princess Ada whose tomb was accidentally discovered in 1989. This room houses the remains of Princess Ada, Carian Princess and sister of King Mausolos. According to historical records, she lived between... |
GOLCUK BOAT
GOLCUK BOATIn Ödemiş, Izmir, architects Uğur Bengisu and his wife Rose Bengisu have discovered a wreck of a boat estimated to be 2600 years old in Gölcük Lake. The 4.5 meter long, 65 cm wide, 1 ton weight boat was brought to the... |
GELIDONYA WRECK
GELIDONYA WRECKDiscovered in the went of Antalya, the remains of Gelidonya ship first drew the attention of a sponge diver from Bodrum, Kemal Aras. The scenery seen at the bottom of the sea by Kemal Aras was unusual and different form the other shipwrecks... |
CASTLE
CASTLEThis impressive castle was first started by the Knights of Rhodes in after their capture of Bodrum in 1402 AD. It is situated on a rocky island in the east of the main harbor. It occupies the area c.180 by 185 meters. Access to the castle is done... |
THE MAUSOLEUM
THE MAUSOLEUM Today, unfortunately all that remain from the Mausoleum are the hollow where it once stood and reliefs and designs depicting it. The place where the Mausoleum once stood, seems like a pit and in order to understand what it actually was,... |
ITALIAN TOWER
ITALIAN TOWERItalian Tower is centrally located (near French Tower) and one of the highest tower of the castle. One of the interesting carvings on the Italian tower is an Ionic Capital with an inscription mentioning Italy. This capital originating from... |
FRENCH TOWER
FRENCH TOWERFrench Tower is one of the two impressive towers, situated just in the center of the castle. During the earliest construction period, since the master of the order was French Philibert Naillac, French Tower was constructed as the most dominating... |
GERMAN TOWER
GERMAN TOWERThe Knights used as dining place and as refectory German Tower. German knight were smallest in number among the Knights. Over the door of the German Tower, there is surprising coat of arms depicting double-headed eagle. It is also suggested... |
SNAKE TOWER
SNAKE TOWERThe Snake Tower in the castle was used by the Spanish Knights. Due to existence of a carving depicting a serpent, it was known as Snake Tower. Because of the fact the serpent was the sacred animal of God of Healing, it was well accepted that ... |
SPANISH CHAPEL
SPANISH CHAPELThis small but very attractive Gothic chapel was constructed between 1402 and 1435 from the ancient materials was restored in 1519 by the Spanish Knights. After the Ottoman arrival in 1523, a minaret was added and the chapel was turned into a mosque... |
BRITISH TOWER
BRITISH TOWERLocated at the southwest corner of the castle, English Tower was built with the contributions from England. The tower had originally three floors. The gate, which is situated at the second floor, opens into a great vaulted room with three windows... |
KNIGHTS OF JOHN
KNIGHTS OF JOHNThe people in the order consisted of three major classes: Knights, servers of God and Chaplains. The Grand master of the Order was elected for life. The knights had royal or noble descent and were rich and wealthy people of Europe. They... |
HISTORY OF THE CASTLE
HISTORY OF THE CASTLEThe organization of the Knights of John started as a simple organization during the 11th century. The merchants from Amalfi obtained permission from the Caliph of Egypt to built a hospital in Jerusalem. At the beginning, it consisted... |
BODRUM CASTLE
BODRUM CASTLE The Knights of Rhodes in first started this impressive castle after their capture of Bodrum in 1402 AD. It is situated on a rocky island in the east of the main harbor. It occupies the area c.180 by 185 meters. Access to the castle is done... |
THE MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER BODRUM
THE MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER BODRUMVisitors to Bodrum should start with the castle of Knights of John, which is great witness to amazing history of the castle. Thanks to efforts of Turkish and foreign scholars who carried out successful archeological digs... |
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES NEAR BODRUM
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES NEAR BODRUM... |
TELMISSUS GURECE
TELMISSUS GURECEThe Lelegian town of Telmissus is on the road from Turgut Reis to Bodrum. On top of the hill, there is a tower made up of rectangular stone. As a characteristic of the Lelegian towns, there is an inner castle and an area surrounded by an outer wall... |
MAGNESIA
MAGNESIALocated in the south of Ephesus , Magnesia is an impressive site. Buried under the sand, brought by Meander River , Magnesia still houses outstanding monuments for shedding light upon history and architecture of the region. According to tradition,... |
LABRAYNDA LABRANDA SACRED CITY OF CARIA
LABRAYNDA - LABRANDA SACRED CITY OF CARIA History and description Labranda or often spelled Labraynda, was a Karian city, famous with great plane tree forests, its water and the Zeus temple. The temple was a place for pilgrimage. Labranda was joined... |
HIEROPOLIS PAMUKKALE
HIEROPOLIS PAMUKKALEAlthough Herodotus mentions a town called "watery" in this region, we don't have the mention of the city down to Hellenistic Period. Hieroplis was founded by one of the Pergamon Kings in the memory of his mother or wife... |
EPHESUS
EPHESUSLocated in the south of Izmir, Ephesus was the capital city of Roman province of Asia. It was the largest harbor on the Aegean Sea and city with great population reaching nearly 250.000 people in the Roman times. In the days of the Apostle John,... |
DIDYMA
DIDYMAThis impressive Ionic temple was one of the greatest oracle temples of the ancient world. During the archaeological research done, German archaeologist discovered the remains of an earlier temple, dating back to 8 century BC. But first temple... |
MILETOS
MILETOSMiletus, the queens of the Ionian cities, was first founded 3000 years BC. It was first inhabited by the Minoens and the by the Mycenaeans. Ionians came to Miletos 1000 BC. according to the a legend, sacred fish of Apollo dolphin guided Ionians... |
PRIENE
PRIENELocated in the south of Ephesus, The city of Priene offers the marvellous features of a 4th century Greek city. Priene was designed by famous town planner, Hippodamos of Miletus.who designed the city in chess board plan with the strait streets cutting... |
HERACLIA
HERACLIASituated at the head of Latmian Gulf, Heraclia was called Latmus at the beginning taking its name from the impressive mountain reaching the height of 1300 meters above the sea level. Hearclia, which was located at the head of the gulf never, became... |
EUROMOS
EUROMOSLocated in the north of Bodrum, the ancient city of is Euromos worth visiting because of her temple. The city got its name 4th century BC when Caria became under the Greek rule. It is suggested that the name Euromos was also used for the district... |
IASSOS
IASSOSDue to its privileged location, its marble and fishing, Iassos had been inhabited since the earliest days of the history. The city was founded by the Greek colonist coming from Argos nearly 9th BC and then inhabited by the immigrants from Miletus... |
THE ANCIENT THEATER BODRUM
THE ANCIENT THEATER BODRUMThe most important structure that remains to our day from Halicarnassus is the ancient theater, which leans against the slope of Göktepe. Just like all ancient theaters, it is made up of three main parts; The Skene (stage),... |
THE MAUSOLEUM
THE MAUSOLEUMToday, unfortunately all that remain from the Mausoleum are the hollow where it once stood and reliefs and designs depicting it. The place where the Mausoleum once stood, seems like a pit and in order to understand what it actually was, one... |
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES NEAR BODRUM
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES NEAR BODRUMTHE MAUSOLEUM Today, unfortunately all that remain from the Mausoleum are the hollow where it once stood and reliefs and designs depicting it. During your stay in Bodrum, You can reach to most famous ancient cities of ancient... |
BODRUM HISTORY
BODRUM HISTORY... |
HISTORY OF BODRUM ANCIENT HALICARNASUS
HISTORY OF BODRUM (ANCIENT HALICARNASUS)The town of Bodrum is founded on the ancient Halicarnassus, one of the most famous cities antiguity.The archaeological evidences in the museum reflect a past of five thousand years in Bodrum and it is neighborhood... |
BODRUM HISTORY
BODRUM HISTORYThe history of Bodrum, known as Halicarnassus or Halicarnassos goes back to the 13th century BC. Excavaties reveal the 5000 year old history of this town. Many civilisations found their home here. Carians for excample, Homer tells in his... |
AMPHORA PARK
AMPHORA PARKMuseum has wonderful display of amphora park where visitors enjoy different shapes and different forms used by different manufacturers. The name of the amphora was formed form two Greek words: anfi, meaning two sided and phora meaning transportable... |
MYNDOS GATE
MYNDOS GATE This impressive gate which faced to city of Myndos was built during the reign of Mausolos. It was the scene for one of the greatest bloodiest battles during the siege Alexander the Great. After he liberated many cities from the Persian domination,... |
MARS TEMPLE
MARS TEMPLE This great temple, situated on one of the major hills of Halicarnasus, housed an unusual statues of the god, made of wood and other materials. The head, arms and legs of the god's monumental figure was made of wood and the rest was made of marble... |
CITY WALLS OF HALICARNASUS
CITY WALLS OF HALICARNASUSThe city walls of Halicarnasus still bear witness to glorious past of the city and is one of the few survived monuments of the city. Visitors can easily follow the former city walls and walk around the former city borders ... |
THEATRE
THEATREThe theater of ancient Halicarnassus has recently been excavated and restored. This also appears to date from the reign of Mausolus, whose ancient capital is now buried under the later structures of modern times. ... |
THE MAUSOLEUM HALICARNASSUS
THE MAUSOLEUM HALICARNASSUSThis great monument, which was considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was built for King Mausolos in the 4th century. When King Maosolos died in 353 BC, Artemisia, his sister and wife ruled three years. She especially... |
HISTORY OF BODRUM ANCIENT HALICARNASUS
HISTORY OF BODRUM ANCIENT HALICARNASUSThe town of Bodrum is founded on the ancient Halicarnassus, one of the most famous cities antiguity.The archaeological evidences in the museum reflect a past of five thousand years in Bodrum and it is neighborhood... |
ANCIENT HALICARNASUS BODRUM AND ITS MONUMENTS
ANCIENT HALICARNASUS BODRUM AND ITS MONUMENTSThe map of Ancient Halicarnassus depicting major sights in Bodrum. Visitors to Bodrum should start with the castle of Knights of John, which is great witness to amazing history of the castle. Thanks to efforts... |
ANCIENT HALICARNASSUS
ANCIENT HALICARNASSUSAncient Halicarnassus (1200 b.c.) Town of Bodrum is built over Halicarnassus which was one of the most important cities of the antique era. Dor oriented tribes were settled in the southwest region of the Aegean between Phrygia and... |
OTTOMAN TURKS IN BODRUM
OTTOMAN TURKS IN BODRUM Knight of Rhodes understanding the importance of Halicarnasos, they rebuilt an immence fortress there. During the construction they even used the stones of the Mausolum as the construction material. Halicarnasus stayed under the... |
SELJUK TURKS IN BODRUM
SELJUK TURKS IN BODRUM After the Manzikert Battle where Seljuk Turks defeated the Byzantine armies, Turkish armies occupied Anatolia . Bodrum was also captured during this time. Although the area was re captured during the first Crusiade, Mentese Bey... |
BYZANTINE PRERIOD IN BODRUM
BYZANTINE PRERIOD IN BODRUM During the Byzantine Empire Caria region became an Episcopal center. Capital city was Aprodisias which had control over 25 bishopric centers in Caria. During the Byzantine period many former pagan temples were converted into churches... |
ROMAN PERIOD CARIA
ROMAN PERIOD CARIAIn 129 BC BC, Caria region became totally under the Roman rule. During first Century BC. Roman writer Vitrivius visited the city and described Halicarnasus in full detail giving information about the city and its monuments. The city... |
CARIAN PRINCESS ADA
CARIAN PRINCESS ADAExiled quene Ada who had ben trying to return her throne met Alexander the Great and and ask for his help. Alexander, who was accustomed to see cities and people surrendering without any condition up to this point, had a strong resistance... |
ALEXANDER THE GREAT
ALEXANDER THE GREAT Eventually, Alexander's army captured the city and following the order of their king, they destroyed whole city except the monumental tomb of king Mausolos. Ada, former quenne of Caria regained power and became the quenne of Caria... |
ARTEMISIA II
ARTEMISIA II Most important mission of Artemisia was to finish monumental her husbands tomb which was later ranked as one of the seven wonders of the world.Artemisia who rule only two years also proved that she was wise and a fearless leader. When Rhodians... |
KING MAUSOLOS
KING MAUSOLOS After several rulers, in 377 BC, King Mausolos started ruling Caria. His reign was Golden Age of Caria. King Mausolos moved the capital from Mylasa to Halicarnasos during the 10th year of his reign. He embellished his new capital with very... |
QUEEN ARTEMISIA
QUEEN ARTEMISIAArtemisia, the queen of Caria was among those who helped the Persian king during his campaign, during the capture of Athens. also Salamis Sea Battle where Persian and Athenian fleets had a war, Artemisia was commanding 5 ships representing... |
PERSIAN PERIOD
PERSIAN PERIOD In 6th century BC Persians as part of their occupation policy of Anatolis attacked to Caria. They defeated Carian army near Cine River and advanced towards the heart of Caria. Persians who divided these occupied regions into satrapies and... |
EARLY CENTURIES BODRUM
EARLY CENTURIES BODRUMCaria region was first inhabited by the Lelegs and Carians, indigenous populations, as early as 3000 BC. More than 20 ancient cities, inhabited by Carians and Lelegs, still bear witness to glorious past of the region. The region... |
BODRUM HISTORY
Bodrum Turkey tourism portal in English > Bodrum HistoryBodrum HistoryThe history of Bodrum, known as Halicarnassus or Halicarnassos goes back to the 13th century BC. Excavaties reveal the 5000 year old history of this town. Many civilisations... |
BODRUM PENINSULA
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Bodrum Peninsula
Bodrum PeninsulaHave you ever imagined yourself in the role of an explorer like Livingstone, Stanley or, going further back, Captain Cook? The great Age of Discovery may be past, but the thrill of exploring the unknown lingers in every soul. The map of... |
BODRUM
BODRUM Bodrum (Greek: Αλικαρνασσός, formerly Budrum, previously Petronium, originally Halicarnassus) is a Turkish port in Muğla Province. It is on the Bodrum Peninsula, near the northwest... |
BARDAKCI
BARDAKCIJust outside Bodrum harbor lies the small bay of Bardakçi, the local Turkish expression for water seller. Perhaps the modern name for this small bay derives from Bardakçi's claim as the site of the ancient fountain of Salmacis... |
KARAKAYA
KARAKAYABefore you get to Gümüşlük you see the sign for the village of Karakaya. Take the turn without thinking. A few minutes later you will see an old residential area on the sides of the barren hill. Leave your car at the entrance... |
TURGUTREIS
TURGUTREISNamed after the respected 16th century admiral, Turgut Reis, this bustling town has good beaches, many shops and restaurants and several fine hotels. Together with neighbouring Kadikalesi, Turgutreis is a 'Windsurfers' Paradise'... |
KADIKALESI BODRUM
KADIKALESI BODRUMKadıkalesi is 4 kilometers away JLV from Turgut Reis, and is named after the remains of a Hellenistic castle. It has a sandy beach and an abundance of lemon and tangerine trees and is an ideal location for a calm day at sea. ... |
MUMCULAR
MUMCULARMumcular former Karaova, famous for tabacco, honey and olive production is located 29 km in the north of Bodrum. Mumcular which has been municipality since 1972 is also famous for carpet production. In the recent years, people in this area decided... |
TORBA
TORBATorba, one of the nearest villages in the north of Bodrum, is located in a charming little bay. There are also the remains of a Byzantine monastery, and nearby is a small path leading to the next bay, which is ideal for a walk... |
TURKBUKU AND GOLKOY
TURKBUKU AND GOLKOYThese two fishing villages are mention in one name, because they are so close to each other. ıt is located on the peninsula map east of Yalikavak. These delightful spots are the favorite retreats of many well-known... |
GOLKOY
GOLKOYGolkoy is an inland village by the sea 18km north of Bodrum where visitors also enjoy heavily forested area in the Bodrum Peninsula. The village is divided into upper and lower Golkoy. Since the area was once occupied by Greeks population, ... |
GUMUSLUK
MYNDOS GUMUSLUK AND RABBIT ISLAND TAVSAN ADASIArchaeological excavations have not been undertaken in any Lelegian cities, including Myndos. In this city, which was founded by Maussollos, unfortunately no signs of the theater or stadium remain.... |
GUNDOGAN
GUNDOGAN Just 18 km from Bodrum, Gundogan is one of the least known holiday resorts on the peninsula. The village itself is small and calm with clean and enjoyable beaches. The cafes and tiny restaurants providing local food offer an authentic ambiance... |
GUMBET BODRUM
GUMBET BODRUMThe nightlife of Gumbet In Gumbet you can take your pick for top nightspots. Wander along Bar Street and go into whatever takes your fancy. Trends change and what is hip one week may not be the next. The best bet is to follow the crowds if... |
YALIKAVAK
YALIKAVAK Yalikavak Situated 18km from Bodrum, Yalikavak's history goes parallel with that of Bodrum. Today, most of the archaeological remains are either unexcavated sites or unattractive ruins. It is suggested that the ancient city... |
ORTAKENT KARGI VILLAGE AND YAHSI BEACH
ORTAKENT KARGI VILLAGE AND YAHSI BEACH In the center of Bodrum Peninsula, along the main highway there is this considerably large village of Ortakent which is famous for the attractive 17th century 'tower houses' unique to the area. These ... |
KARABAG
KARABAG 15 minutes from Turgut Reis situated the tiny village of Karabag, believed to be the site of the first settlement in the area. The word "bag" means either "vineyards" or "ties", and there are two very... |
BITEZ
BITEZ Bitez is located at 7 km west of Bodrum, in the bay next to Gumbet. Since the winds here are particularly favorable for windsurfing, Bitez is considered as one of the best places for wind surfing and this feature attracted several water... |
AKYARLAR BODRUM
AKYARLAR BODRUM Akyarlar offers good camping sites and is an ideal place for wind surfing. It has marvelous scenery of the Greek islands and it has safe and sandy beaches for children. Several cafes and a tiny harbor welcome the visitors... |
BODRUM PENINSULA
BODRUM PENINSULANo other area on the Turkish Aegean coast provides the visitor with the opportunity to experience traditional Turkish life only a few minutes away from a modern tourist centre. One of the unique features of Bodrum as a holiday resort is... |
BODRUM HOTELS
BODRUM VACATIONS TOURIZM HOTELS, BODRUM HOTELSAlize Hotel 316 14 01Altay Hotel 316 27 53Angora 316 21 93Anthes Hotel 316 24 82Antik Tiyatro Otel 316 60 53Arcade Otel 316 44 18ARTE RESIDENCE APART HOTEL Bodrum-TurkeyArtun Otel 316 15 50ASARLIK BEACH... |
RESTAURANTS BARS
RESTAURANTS BARS CENTRUM BODRUM GOLTURKBUKU GUMBET YALIKAVAK BITEZADAMIK Meyhaneler S 23 (252) 316 2783 AGORA RESTAURANT Bodrum Turkey Tel.: (252) 3374 5724 ALESTA BAR & RESTAURANT Bitez Yalisi Bodrum-Turkey ALP KAPTAN Dr. M&... |
BODRUM NIGHT LIFE
NIGHT LIFE OF BODRUMBodrum offers many things but one of İts' night life.We have perhaps the best nightclubs in Europa, let alone Turkey-Halikarnos, where lasers bounce off castle turrets, and cut through huge fountains spouting up from sea.... |
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