Bodrum is one of the holiday centers of Turkey. It hosts millions of domestic and foreign tourists every year. Bodrum is one of the most preferred places by tourists with its luxury holiday villages and hotels. In Bodrum, you can enjoy the coves and the sun, and try water sports such as surfing or sailing. Alternatively, you can discover the flavors of the region or visit the museums. Before making your Bodrum travel plan, you can review the list of places to visit. I wish you a pleasant reading :)
Bodrum Center
This is the first place for those who want to have fun and distract themselves. If you say I don’t like the sea, enough for me to have nightlife, you are at the right place. There are many pensions and hotels in the center of Bodrum. Transportation to Bodrum Center is very easy as there is a stop of intercity buses and minibuses. When you start walking from the center, you can see clothing, bag stores, exchange offices, souvenir shops. Bodrum center is one of the best addresses for shopping.
Bodrum Castle
The symbol of Bodrum is Bodrum Castle. At the entrance to the basement, it welcomes you with a beautiful view among the white houses. If you have time, you should definitely visit this place. In the 1400s, St. It was built by the Knights of Jean. Bodrum Castle is used as Bodrum Underwater Archeology Museum today. Here you can see the remains of the world’s oldest sunken ship and have the opportunity to get to know the unique underwater treasures.
There are dungeons and torture chambers in the castle. Two hours will be enough to visit the castle. I recommend you to wear sneakers as it consists of steep stairs. Have a nice trip:)
Bodrum Bar Street
Restaurants, shops and bars are located here. This is the center of entertainment in Bodrum. It gets very crowded at night, especially in summer. During your holiday, you can have a drink and enjoy live music here at night. You can find the sound that suits your ears with different artists in almost every venue. By the way, I suggest you make a reservation in advance or you may not be able to find a place :)
Halikarnas Mozolesi
Once upon a time, one of the seven wonders of the world was located here. Queen of Caria II. It was built by Artemisia for her deceased husband and brother King Mausolos. The mausoleum was destroyed in an earthquake after standing for 1500 years. After it was destroyed, the stones of the tomb were used by the Knights of Saint Jean in the construction of Bodrum Castle. The remaining pieces were taken to England with the permission of Sultan Abdulmecit. It is currently on display in the British Museum.
Zeki Muren House
Zeki MUREN’s house, known as the “Sun of Art” in Turkey. He spent the last 6 years of his life in Bodrum. After his death, his house was converted into a museum by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Zeki MUREN impressed the country with his unique attitude, stance and proper Turkish.
Since he only used the lower floor of the house when he was alive, the lower floor was arranged and the upper floor was converted into a museum. In the museum, his belongings, clothes that attracted attention in his period, and his own paintings are exhibited. It is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
