Bodrum Castle is located in southwestern Turkey in the coastal city of Bodrum, and construction has begun since the beginning of the 15th century AD.
The castle occupies an important place among the tourist attractions of Turkey due to its location, which has a long history since about a thousand years BC.
The castle has been used for various purposes over the years, such as a military base during the Greek Revolution in 1824 CE, a church and a mosque.
The castle was converted into a prison in the late 19th century AD, and it is currently used as an archeological building that houses several archeological exhibitions distributed throughout it. It also includes the Bodrum Museum of Maritime Archeology.
Activities you can do
• You can start strolling around the castle, and take some memorial photos in its gardens that include some rare plants and trees such as the lilac and willow.
• Then you can walk around the castle halls and rooms, and see its interior design. You can also take some pictures of the colorful windows in its English tower.
• The castle balconies include some cannons from the First World War, and they will give you a wonderful opportunity to take some panoramic pictures of the city’s port.
• Do not forget to tour the numerous galleries of the castle that contain ceramic and pottery artifacts and some coins dating back to several ages.
• You must visit the rooms designated exclusively for the tomb and jewelry of Princess Karian, who died between 360 and 325 BC.
You can also visit the halls of the Bodrum Museum of Maritime Archeology, which is housed in the castle, which includes several relics and figures of ships discovered in the Aegean Sea.
Entry prices
20 Turkish Liras per person, equivalent to 5.23 USD.
Worktime
Everyday from 8:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the evening.
Bodrum Castle Hotels – Bodrum
Azka Hotel is a 5-star Bodrum Turkey hotel with good ratings, it is 1.1 km to Bodrum Castle.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, overlooking the sea, the staff are helpful, the cover is comfortable.
Ramada Resort Bodrum is a 5-star hotel with great reviews, and is 3.2 km from Bodrum Castle
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and close to the city center, services are excellent, breakfast is good.
Bodrum Castle website