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ARThillPainter and sculptor Ender Guzey established this unique space in a remote hillside location east of Bodrum, showcasing contemporary art and (occasional)…
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MausoleumOne of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum (originally 44.8m high) was the greatest achievement of Carian King Mausolus (r 376–353 BC),…
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Bodrum CastleBodrum's magnificent waterfront castle, built by the Knights Hospitaller, dates back to the 15th century. It houses the excellent Museum of Underwater…
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Dibeklihan Culture & Art VillageIn the all-but abandoned village of Yakaköy just off the road between Yalıkavak and Ortakent, this complex contains an art gallery, shops, the Dibek…
- BBodrum Maritime Museum
This small but well-formed museum spread over two floors examines Bodrum's maritime past through finely crafted scale models of boats and an excellent…
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Ancient Halicarnassus' theatre was built in the hillside rock in the 4th century BC to seat 5000 spectators but that capacity was increased to 13,000 for…
- MMyndos Gate
These are the restored remains of the only surviving gate from what were originally 7km-long walls probably built by King Mausolus in the 4th century BC…
- WWindmills
For the best vistas of Bodrum, head to the peninsula on the west side of town which is crowned by seven old windmills.
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This Ottoman cemetery stands just above the marina, and contains the tombs of two famous Turkish seamen (Mustafa Pacha and his son). Part of the enclosure…
- MMerkez Adliye Camii
The 'Central Courthouse Mosque' is in the old bazaar, located just off the harbourfront. The handsome stone structure boasts a single minaret. Visitors…
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This small whitewashed mosque is right on the waterfront on Bodrum's main drag.
- TTürkkuyusu Camii
This mosque is just west of Bodrum's covered market.
- BBelediye
The city hall is in the centre of town.