Bodrum Castle
Bodrum Kalesi
A 15th-century headland castle built by the Knights of St. John using stone from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, housing the world-renowned Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
The castle sits on a headland between the eastern and western bays of the harbor. Its five towers belonged to the Order of St. John's branches (langues) of England, France, Italy, Germany and other nations. The Museum of Underwater Archaeology inside displays the Bronze Age Uluburun shipwreck, the Glass Wreck, and many two-handled amphorae. It is considered the benchmark for museums of its kind worldwide. Climb the English Tower to look out over the harbor and the yachts. Admission costs several tens of euros, bought on site or with the official Müze Kart. A visit takes about 2 to 3 hours, and the site has many steps.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–18:30 (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Bodrum Maritime Museum
- Bodrum Bar Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi)
- Bodrum Marina & Neyzen Tevfik Street
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- Zeki Müren Arts Museum
- Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus
- Bodrum Windmills
- Myndos Gate