Marmaris Castle & Museum
Marmaris Kalesi ve Müzesi
A castle built in 1522 by Suleiman the Magnificent during his campaign against Rhodes. It houses an archaeological museum, and its walls offer panoramic views of the marina and the bay.
Marmaris Castle stands on a hilltop in the old town. The present structure was rebuilt in 1522 by Suleiman the Magnificent for his campaign against Rhodes, and it remains the landmark of the old town. Inside, the castle houses the Marmaris Museum, which displays pottery, coins, sculpture and Ottoman-era objects excavated from nearby ancient cities such as Knidos and Amos. The courtyard is planted with bougainvillea. From the walls you can look down over the Netsel Marina, the red-tiled roofs of the old town and the mountains around the bay. The castle is closed on Mondays and open until evening in summer. It is about a 10-minute walk from the waterfront, up the stepped lanes of the old town.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 08:00–19:00 (closes earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Marmaris Bar Street
- Marmaris Grand Bazaar
- Netsel Marina
- Marmaris Beach (Uzunyalı)
- Paradise Island (Nimara) & Phosphorus Cave
- İçmeler
- Turunç
- Amos Ancient City