Bodrum - Halicarnassus


Bodrum

Mausoleum

Mauseleum

 



Bodrum, is probably the best resort in
Turkey. It is a peninsula in the southwest of
Turkey and about 25 minutes drive from
Bodrum-Milas International Airport. Bodrum peninsula incorporates Bodrum-center and the
small villages of Turgutreis, Bitez, Yalikavak, Gümüslük and Gümbet.

The history of Bodrum goes back to the 6th
century BC. It used to be known as
Halicarnassus
and was one of the important
cities of the Caria region. The father of history, Herodotus was born in Halicarnassus around the 5th C BC. One of the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World, the Mausoleum, tomb of King Mausolus was also built in this city. Today, its foundations are well-preserved. Bodrum's other important historical attraction, St. Peter's Castle was built by the knights of St. John in the
14th C.

Bodrum is famous for its night life and has something to offer everyone from dancing
shopping, sunbathing, sailing, sightseeing
and feasting.