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Quick facts
- Bodrum is home to the Castle of St. Peter, built by the Knights Hospitaller in 1402, which now houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
- The ancient city of Halicarnassus, located in modern-day Bodrum, was the birthplace of Herodotus, often referred to as the 'Father of History', in the 5th century BC.
- Bodrum's marina is one of the largest in the Aegean and is a popular starting point for blue cruises, offering access to over 1,000 islands and hidden coves.
- Every summer, Bodrum hosts the International Bodrum Ballet Festival, which has been celebrating dance and performance art since 1998.
- The Bodrum Amphitheatre, dating back to the 4th century BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in Turkey and offers stunning views over the Gulf of Bodrum.
Travel details
- Country
- Türkiye
- Wind (now)
- 4 km/h
- Coordinates
- 37.0344, 27.4305
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