Museums & Ancient Ruins in Bodrum
1. Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology & Bodrum Castle
Step into the world of Rhodesian Knights. Visit the Museum of Underwater Archeology housed within Bodrum Castle where various artifacts from Roman shipwrecks to amphora exhibitions are displayed.
2. Bodrum Amphitheater
Be part of a spectacle. Each summer numerous local and international artists perform at this ancient location built 23 centuries ago. Enjoy the show.
3. Mausoleum
Take a trip back to antiquity and visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Mausoleum, which was built in 353 BC to honor the death of King Mausolus.
4. Zeki Müren Museum
Visit the home of one of the greatest names of classical Turkish music and explore Müren’s extravagant costumes and paintings.
5. Myndos Gate
Wonder through the ancient city walls sieged by Alexander the Great.
6. Ottoman Shipyard and Lookout Tower
Discover these 18th century ruins and capture the hermetic panorama of Bodrum Castle and the mystical tombs of notable sailors.
7. Cisterns
Peek inside the strategically laid out cisterns and note the ways of ancient waterworks.
8. Pedesa
Appreciate the ancient beauties built by Lelegians.
9. Sandima
Hike up to this deserted village and stroll through still standing traditional houses.
10. Windmills
Watch the sun set under the silhouette of the windmills and fall in love with Bodrum.