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" BODRUM "
Bodrum, a
charming town in Aegean region of Turkey with its
bourgainvillea covered typical Mediterranean Bodrum houses, is located on a
rocky peninsula where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas join. Bodrum is the
ancient city of Halikarnassos (1200 BC), birthplace of Herodotus and site of
the Mausoleum of King Mausolus (350 BC), reckoned to be one of the Seven
Wonders of the world. According to historic sources, it was established by
Dorians, lived under Karian, Lykian, Persian, Macedonian, Egyptian and Roman
sovereignties, and was captured by the "Rhodes Knights" in 189 B.C. The city
came under Ottoman domination when Kanuni the Magnificent in 1522, captured the
city along with the Island of Rhodes. An impressive medieval castle built by
the Knights of Rhodes, the imposing Castle of the Knights of St. John, guards
the entrance to Bodrum's dazzling blue bay, in which the
Aegean and the Mediterranean Seas meet, and where the picturesque
historic Harbour is home to elegant yachts and gullets. The beautifully
preserved Antique Theatre nearby will also delight you in
Bodrum.
Bodrum today; renowned for
its lively, friendly and bohemian atmosphere, relaxed and informal life style,
abundance of daytime activities and night time excitement is the centre of
Turkish art community where many artisans have their exhibitions. The first
tourism activities in the region started as the mystery and power of art
revealed by these artisans. The excitement starts as soon as the night falls
over the town. |
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Bodrum occupies a special
place in many people's hearts. A polpular home and resort for Turkish artists
and intellectuals. Small streets packed with people wandering around and music
coming out of the bars and clubs are an irresistible invitation for non-stop
fun till the sun comes up.
You
are never far from the sea anywhere on the Bodrum peninsula, making Bodrum
itself an ideal staying point from which to visit the many peaceful havens
along its beatiful coastline. The neareast Airport is Bodrum-Milas Airport
which is only 40 minutes from the city centre. |
