In ancient times, stood on the site of the capital of Caria Bodrum - rich city of Halicarnassus. Mausoleum of Halicarnassus is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. In the Middle Ages on the ruins arose Greek fishing village.
In 1912 the Turks lived in - 8817 people., Greeks - 5060 people.
Modern Bodrum leads countdown to its history in 1402, when Rhodes knights Hospitallers laid here castle of St. Peter's (lat. Petronium), which to this day remains the main attraction. In 1522 the castle passed into the hands of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Now it is exhibited uluburunsky treasure. In 1824, in the Gulf of Gerontas, north of the city, the insurgent fleet of Greece defeated Combined Fleet of the Ottoman Empire and its vassals - Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya (see. Battle of Gerontas). From 1919 to 1921 the city was under Italian occupation.
In recent decades, the Turkish government decided to develop Bodrum as an international resort. Tourists are attracted here not only scenic spots, but also a convenient parking for boats, coupled with a vibrant nightlife. English-speaking tourists jokingly dubbed Bodrum "bed of Europe" (a play on words in English - Bodrum and bedroom).
climate
Bodrum Climate - temperate Mediterranean. Weather formed mainly under the influence of cooler Aegean than the Mediterranean. With such features in Bodrum summer set more comfortable weather compared to the cities of the Mediterranean coast.
Bodrum - the ancient city of Halicarnassus - currently the largest resort city in the south of the Aegean coast, common in the bright bay between the towns of Marmaris and Kushalasy.
Transparent sea water, sandy beaches prekrasnyye unusually mild climate and rich history of each year attracts thousands of tourists
Bodrum is a Turkish yachting center Sparta, a favorite vacation spot Bohemians not only Turkey but also the whole of Europe, its startling white cubist houses bear the imprint of the Venetian influence.
Today Bodrum - a city of leisure and entertainment. Surprising huge number of discos, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. No wonder this city in Turkey called the "city of sleepless nights." The set of harbors and bays make the most interesting boat trips.
Unique sandy beaches and charming hotel in Bodrum attracts many tourists from all over the world. Charming nature will lead you to the indescribable joy of time spent here ..
