The castle was constructed by the Ionians and was repaired during the time of Alexander the Great. Suleyman the Magnificent got widened and repaired it again in 1522, during which time his 200,000 troops attacked and seized the island of Rhodes. There are seven galleries within castle used as several reasons.
The castle opened as a museum in 1991.
The ruins at Loryma found in the Bozburun peninsula, 40km from Marmaris. The well-preserved reinforcement at the entrance of the bay at Burunbasi is the most impressive structure in the settlement area.
The ancient ruins of Amos can be accessible in northwest of Kumlubuk bay. Amos consists of a hillside amphitheatre, a temple and statue pedestals is dating back to the Hellenistic period. With its seating area, side walls and stage with three chambers, the amphitheatre is in good condition.
The ancient ruins of Cedrae, dating back to the Hellenistic Roman era, are in the island of Saray. The island has a legend: Cleopatra swam with the locals in a small bay at the northwest of the island. Furthermore, she was supposed to have entered the sea with Mark Anthony, the sands of which were transferred from Northern Africa via ships by Anthony – which may be true as this type of sand is only seen in Egypt.
It is located in the district of Sariana. Sari Ana is the name of a lady who was very good at future life predictions by having several legends.
