Landmarks
Myndos Gate
The old city gates, built under the reign of King Mausolus. It was the scene for one of the greatest bloodiest battles during the siege of the city by Alexander the Great.
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Just a short walk uphill from the marina, the foundations of the Mausoleum see above can be seen.
Bodrum Castle/Castle of St Peter
Built from 1402 by the Knights Hospitaller, the Castle is easily the most prominent landmark in the city. The castle now operates as a museum, with the focus on the Museum of Underwater Archaeology see below. It is one of the world's best preserved monuments dating back to medieval times. The supervision of the construction of the castle was assigned to the German architect Heinrich Schlegelholt, so that the latest developments in castle design were included. The castle is quite pretty and the views are spectacular.
Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology
inside Bodrum Castle, tel +90 252 316 25 16, fax +90 252 313 76 46, (http://www.bodrum-museum.com/). Tu-Su 9AM-12PM, 2PM-7PM, closed Mondays. established in 1961, this great museum has won numerous awards, and displays amazing finds from underwater excavations along the Turkish coast. Includes the famous Uluburun Shipwreck, one of the earliest and richest wrecks yet discovered. Not to be missed.