Summer Tour ,Bodrum,Mausoleum

Bodrum

The history of Bodrum, known as Halicarnassus or Halicarnassos goes back to the 13th century BC. Excavaties reveal the 5000 year old history of this town. Many civilisations found their home here. Carians for excample, Homer tells in his Ilia, that the Carians helped to defend Troya.

Located in the southwest of the Anatolian Peninsula,it is on the southern shore of the peninsula of the same name. The name of the city in the original is ‘’Alukariassa’’,meaning ‘’the castle city of the lighted-up/conscious Carians’’.This name of the city which is situated at the ancient Caria subsequently changed into ‘’Halicarnassos’’.The foremost portrait of the city is the worldwide renowned historian Herodotus.

Bodrum is a charming and fascinating little port,270 km. south of Izmir, on the Aegean coast of
Turkey. The inhabitants of Bodrum are around 30.000.

Today,Bodrum is a worldwide renowned tourism resort thanks to its accommodation facilities,Karaada thermal springs,natural beaches,yachting tours,water sports,underwater driving points,restaurants and entertainment centers.BeautifulBodrum is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Turkey, famous for its night life, underwater archaeology museum, and mausoleum of Halicarnasso.

Bodrum Castle and Museum

Ancient artifacts uncovered in the area as well as the underwater archeological finds area on display in the only Museum Underwater Archeology of Turkey with in castle
One of the world's finest museums of underwater archeology housed in a superb 15th century castle built by the Knights of St. John of Rhodes. The world's oldest known shipwreck exhibition is now open. This star attraction rates a 'must see' on everyone's list.

The Mausoleum

The Mausoleum is Bodrums oldest antiquity and was built by Artemisia II in honour of her husband King Mausolos. It became one of the wonders of the ancient world, Mausoleum still is the general term for a large tomb. The entire structure stood at over 50 meters in height. The first reliefs from the Mausoleum
reached the British Museum in London in 1846, these included frescos and other objects

Amphitheater
Seating about 13.000 spectators the theater dates to the region of Mausolus but with modifications added by the Romans. With rock tombs above, the site provides an unequalled view of the city

Myndos Gate

Located on the west side of Bodrum, this is one of the two entrances of ancient Halicarnassus. It was part of the towns wall. The gate is named after the place Myndos because it faces the ancient Myndos place.This western city gate built by Mausolus in 364 B.C. has been recently restored. Composed of four towers it stood against Alexander the Great and his Macedonian troops. Surviving portions of the city wall are under restoration.