





Province de Muğla, péninsule de Bodrum, Türkiye
Bodrum et sa péninsule
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Switch from a port to an open landscape.
Bodrum superimposed the contemporary port to the ancient Halicarnasse, the Carian capital of Mausole. The castle and its underwater archaeology collections, the remains of the mausoleum and the theatre give a solid historical thread to the stay. The peninsula extends the discovery to other bays, including Gümüşlük, whose landscape remains linked to the ancient city of Myndos.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
City · Coast · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Bodrum et sa péninsule
Bodrum superimposed the contemporary port to the ancient Halicarnasse, the Carian capital of Mausole. The castle and its underwater archaeology collections, the remains of the mausoleum and the theatre give a solid historical thread to the stay. The peninsula extends the discovery to other bays, including Gümüşlük, whose landscape remains linked to the ancient city of Myndos.
To understand what Bodrum and its peninsula are, you must look at the side of Castle of Bodrum and museum of underwater archaeology, Mausoleum of Halicarnasse and Theatre of Halicarnasse. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, the coastline and the heritage and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 3 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: displacements across the peninsula; do not confuse Myndos Gate with the city of Myndos. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.

Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Bodrum Castle and Museum of Underwater Archaeology
- Mausolée d’Halicarnasse
- Théâtre d’Halicarnasse
- Porte de Myndos à Bodrum
- Gümüşlük et l’ancienne Myndos
Before you choose
- Moves to the peninsula; do not confuse Myndos Gate with the city of Myndos.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

Museum
Château de Bodrum et musée d’archéologie sous-marine
Built by the Hospitallers from the 15th century, the castle Saint-Pierre dominates the port of Bodrum. Its towers and its former chapel welcome a museum ensemble dedicated to underwater archaeology.

Heritage
Mausolée d’Halicarnasse
The tomb of Mausole, the Carien ruler of the fourth century B.C.E., gave its name to the mausoleums. This ancient wonder is no longer preserved in elevation: the visit is about its remains and its location in Bodrum.

Heritage
Théâtre d’Halicarnasse
The ancient theatre of Bodrum dates back to the Greek era and belongs to the heritage of the ancient Halicarnasse. Set in the slope, it completes the remains of the mausoleum and ramparts with a performance building.

Heritage
Porte de Myndos à Bodrum
This monumental gate belonged to the Halicarnasse ramparts associated with Mausole. Two towers and a courtyard make up the remains; its name refers to the direction of Myndos, today Gümüşlük.
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