Atatürk Statue

Marmaris


Focal point at the southern end of the main drag, Ulusal Egemenlik Bulvarı.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Marmaris attractions

2. Bazaar

0.15 MILES

The mostly covered bazaar sells everything from haircuts to hats for concealing them.

4. Old Town

0.23 MILES

The hilly streets around Marmaris Castle, atmospheric lanes that feel far removed from the yacht-filled marina, contain the city's last remaining…

5. Marmaris Castle & Museum

0.25 MILES

Marmaris' hilltop castle (1522) was Süleyman the Magnificent's rallying point for 200,000 troops, used to recapture Rhodes from the Knights Hospitaller…

6. Jinan Garden

0.26 MILES

This Zen-style garden, complete with a pagoda and soothing water, commemorates Marmaris' Chinese twin city, Jinan in Shandong province. There's also a…

7. Kaunos

19.54 MILES

Founded in the 9th century BC, Kaunos (also spelled Caunus) was an important Carian city by 400 BC. On the border with Lycia, its culture reflected…

8. Kings' Tombs

20.25 MILES

Dalyan's famous Carian rock tombs are carved into cliffs across the Dalyan River, southwest of the centre. You can get good views of the tombs by walking…