Bodrumsite gives information on history of Bodrum, ancient Halicarnasus, its historical sites, museums, underwater archeology, Bodrum peninsula, shopping, restaurants, museums, night life and Blue Voyage in Bodrum Region
Bodrum, ancient Halicarnasus, one of the most attractive cities in Turkey, was the birth place of famous historian Herodotus. Bodrum witnessed the rule of some very powerful women such as Artemisia the Elder who served as an admiral and adviser of Xexerkes, king of Persia; Artemisia II, Mausolos' wife who completed the monumental tomb of king Mausolos and defeated the Rhodians in a single day and Carian Princess Ada who established friendly relation with Alexander the Great and became the ruler of Caria after his campaign. Bodrum had its Golden Age during the rule of King Mausolos who started building monumental tomb, Mausoleum which became one of the Seven Wonders of the world.
Bodrum houses not only one of the most famous Underwater Archaeology Museums of the world, but also a splendid Castle of Crusaders , built by the Knights of Saint John, with 250 Coat of Arms. One can visit the ruins of ancient Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World; remains of a marvelous ancient theatre ,going back to the time of King Mausolos and well preserved city walls and especially Myndos Gate, mentioned during the campaign of Alexander the Great. Staying in Bodrum, visitors also have possibilities to reach sites on Bodrum Peninsula and nearby ancient sites such as Ephesus, Miletus,Priene,Heraclia, Iassos also have a daily boat tours around Bodrum and world famous 'Blue Voyage' to discover the most beautiful coastline in the south western coast of Turkey.