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Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Crusader castle on the harbour
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Image courtesy of © Mustang Joe · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology
The Castle of St Peter was built by the Knights Hospitaller from the early 15th century on the promontory between Bodrum’s two bays, partly with stone from the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Today it holds the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, with finds from ancient shipwrecks off the coast.
Why it's on our list
- Knights’ towers
- Shipwreck finds
- Harbour views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Cevat Şakir Caddesi300 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Neyzen Tevfik Caddesi450 m5 min walk