Bodrum Castle, Medieval fortress in Bodrum, Turkey
The castle features four distinct towers named after European nations - English, French, German, and Italian - overlooking the Aegean Sea harbor entrance.
The Knights Hospitaller constructed this fortress between 1402 and 1437 using stones from the ancient Mausoleum of Halicarnassus to defend against Ottoman advances.
The Museum of Underwater Archaeology within the castle walls displays numerous artifacts recovered from ancient Mediterranean shipwrecks dating back centuries.
Visitors can access seven different entrance gates to explore the castle grounds, which include fourteen underground water cisterns and multiple observation points.
The castle structure incorporates green volcanic stones and marble columns from ancient ruins, creating a remarkable combination of medieval and classical architecture.
Location: Bodrum
Inception: 1522
Fee: Yes
Opening Hours: 9:00-18:30
GPS coordinates: 37.03167,27.42944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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