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Bodrum Telmissos

Telmissos is on the Bodrum-Turgutreis road, three kilometres past Ortakent. The site is in the village of Gürece, which is two kilometres before the turn for Gümüşlük, with the hill where the remains are to be found to the north of the main road. You can see remains of the Hellenistic period, mainly the towers of the city’s walls. The historian Herodotus said that the Temple of Apollo was found here, and that it became famous for its oracles. However, no traces of the temple have survived.

Bodrum Stratonikeia

The archaic city of Stratonikeia lies in the borders of the Eskihisar Village on YataÄŸan – Milas highway that is 6 – 7 km to the west of YataÄŸan District of MuÄŸla.

The city was established in the 3rd century B.C. The Syrian King Seleukos I, gave his wife Stratonike to his son Antiokhos. Antiokhos established a city in the name of Stratonike, who was first his step mother, and then his wife. According to Strabon, who was a traveler and a writer, the city was full of very beautiful buildings. From the coins obtained during the excavations, it is understood that Stratonikeia coins had been minted since the date of its gaining its independence from Rhodes in 167 B.C. and continued until the Gallienus period (253 – 268 AD).

Bodrum Sedir Island (Kedriai Ancient City)

Sedir Island (Kedriai ancient city), which is located on the borders of the Ula district, in the Gökova Gulf, with its archaeological natural structure, is one of the parts of the region where cultural tourism is very dense. Transportation to Sedir Island is provided with boats from Gökova – Akyaka Area or from Çamlıköy.

Bodrum Pedasa

Pedesa is four kilometres away from Bodrum, on the top of a hill covered with trees. As there is no road, you can only get there on foot. For those who are interested, this trip will give them a pleasant hike and great satisfaction. The ruins can be seen on the top of the hill, within a circle of 150 metres in diameter. The remains are generally of the walls and the inner castle. To the south and south east of this area, you can see tombs in the style of the Lelegs.

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology

The Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology was established in The Bodrum Castle in 1964. Initially, the restoration of the castle was the priority; later, exhibition halls were created in the available space. Today, there are 14 exhibition halls in The Museum of Bodrum. As is clear from the name of museum, it includes mostly underwater artifacts.