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The city still attracts tourists in droves today, so that they do not have to be bored under the scorching sun, nightclubs, bars and restaurants were built here. However, it is also interesting for connoisseurs of historical sights. On its territory there are many cultural monuments of antiquity and even the ruins of one of the wonders of the world – the Halicarnassus Mausoleum. Travelers can quickly get to most attractions not only in the city, but also in the whole of Turkey thanks to a convenient transport interchange. You can book a tour here at a favorable price at https://bronix.uz/tours/turkey/resort-bodrum/tashkent using the BRONIX online booking service.
What can tourists do in Bodrum?
The town is roughly divided into two main parts. Budget vacation spots are located in the east of the resort. Every day, tourists from all over the world, who have fallen in love with this place, dance to incendiary music from dusk to dawn. East Bodrum is also characterized by clean and sandy beaches. In the west of the resort, prices are higher, local hotels are more expensive and shopping centers are prestigious. The main type of vacation here is yachting. It is an ideal place for diving, so even experienced divers will be surprised by the rich underwater world.
As for architectural monuments and various attractions, they are at every step. The ancient amphitheater, the Mindos Gate, the Ottoman shipyard are the calling cards of Bodrum, which have survived from different generations. Below is the TOP of the most interesting places of the resort that every tourist should visit:
- The medieval castle is an ancient defensive fortress dating back to 1400, whose crenellated walls and towers rise above the waterfront. Inside the castle, archaeological finds found in the sea are collected. You can also see the medieval hall, which recreates the atmosphere of the time, and the inner garden full of exotic plants.
- The amphitheater is a unique structure that was built in the IV century BC. Initially it had a capacity of 5000 people, but after the reconstruction its area has more than doubled. Nowadays, the attraction is available for visiting daily from April to October You can also get to a concert or performance, which are still held in the summer.
- The Mausoleum is the oldest burial place of rulers in modern Turkey. Mausolus, the ruler who made this city the capital, was buried here. It was built in the IV century BC and looked like a temple. Nowadays, a narrow passage leads to the tomb. The reinforced foundation, massive blocks, fragments of walls and parts of columns have survived to this day.
- The gate of Mindos – in fact, it is the ruins of the gate of the protected city wall with three towers, which have been partially restored. It was here that Alexander the Great prepared the siege of the city. Only two tops have been preserved, as well as the gate and fragments of the wall.
- The Old Town is a historical district that has preserved its original appearance, as well as the whole of Bodrum. The quarter of old buildings consists of cobbled streets and stone buildings 2-3 stories high, around which lemons and aloe trees grow in tubs. There are no new hotels in this neighborhood and the streets remain pedestrianized. There are cafes and souvenir shops in the houses, so the general mood is reminiscent of a seaside town in Europe.
If you adore history and archaeology, then Bodrum is the best resort for you.