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Bodrum Castle

Museum4.6 · 26 8784.4 · 1 313≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~20 €

A commanding fortress overlooking Bodrum's twin harbours, constructed by the Knights Hospitaller in the early 15th century. Crusaders fortified the stronghold using stones and carved reliefs from the ruins of the nearby Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Within its stone ramparts and medieval towers lies the world-renowned Museum of Underwater Archaeology, housing extraordinary ancient shipwrecks and sunken treasures.

Highlights

  • Late Bronze Age Uluburun shipwreck and gold artefacts
  • Carved heraldic coats of arms of medieval crusaders
  • Panoramic views over the Aegean from the French Tower
  • Masonry salvaged from the ancient Halicarnassus Mausoleum

Opening hours

Mon08:30 – 21:30
Tue08:30 – 21:30
Wed08:30 – 21:30
Thu08:30 – 21:30
Fri08:30 – 21:30
Sat08:30 – 21:30
Sun08:30 – 21:30

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