According to a legend Bodrum (Hallicarnassus) was built in the to-day Castle Area by Anthes, son of Poseidon. Aiolians, Ions and Dorians conquered it and the city gain an importance during the Carian Satrape Mausoleus (IV Century BC) who built the walls on the model of the Hellenistic cities. Herodot who was saying that Bodrum has the best climate of all cities born here.

 

At the death of Mausolus, his sister and wife Artemisia completed the building of the famous tomb of Mausolus (to be called Mausoleum after the name of Mausolus). The Mausoleum of Halicarnasus became one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

 

Bodrum, later on conquered by Alexander the Great, then by the Pergamum Kings and finally by the Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent and included in the Ottoman Empire. In 1402 the Knights of St John had the permission to build the castle which still stands up in our days, and is one of the actual highlights for the visitors.

 

Today’s Bodrum:
Bodrum, today, is one of very famous and internationally well known recreational region of Turkey due to its excellent climate, beautiful coastline, plenty of historical and cultural sites and natural beauty and lively night life. In today’s Bodrum, it is impossible for someone not to feel the glamorous life of the town. One can relax all day long at a silence bay surrounded by nature whereas can also enjoy the day by attending many activities or visiting places. Bodrum provides to its guests, all bathing possibilities in its clean and clear sea beaches. The life in Bodrum is 7/24; harbours and the cafes, taverns, bars, handcraft shops and shopping places are open all day long. 
 
To conclude, today’s Bodrum with its traditional characteristic architecture, its lively night life,  its beautiful climate and beaches is ideal for summer vacations.

 

Climate in Bodrum is said to be the best climate in the area of Mediterranean. Hot and dry summers; mild and rainy winters. The weather here is just perfect as everybody would say. There is no humidity and six months non-stop sunshine (May - October) with not one drop of rain. Frost and snow never touches the Aegean Coast, so here is no winter.
 

 

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