Sights Bodrum, Turkey
Bodrum is famous for its nightlife. Disco in Bodrum - the pride of the city, home disco Turkish Riviera - Halicarnassus is here. In every hotel in Bodrum has its own club, and almost always a private beach. Music clubs meet absolutely every taste. Nightlife in Bodrum is full of fun.Castle of St. Peter
The castle was built in the style of medieval architecture of the Crusaders. It does not matter where you look at the castle, it's obvious that he will impress you with its power. The castle was built many years. It covers an area of about 3 000 sq.m. Construction lasted from the XV century, when the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem occupied territory and surroundings of Bodrum. Many problems arise from the builders, because construction materials at that time were in deficit. But the courageous builders out of the situation: they are used to construct the shattered remains of the tomb of King Mausoleum, kotoray died in 353 BC During the XIII century building is subjected to the gradual destruction, and the Knights builders use these ruins. Many of those greenish blocks mausoleum can be seen in the walls of the castle today.
In 1522, began to fortify the castle and the knights of nothing else to do but to return to the ruins of the tomb of the mausoleum. Without warning, the Knights found a funeral hall king, filled with treasures. One of the knights named La Tour described the plundering of the tomb in his memoirs as follows: "First, we found the stairs leading down to the funeral hall under the ground. Later, we froze on the spectacular, appearing before our eyes. Two minutes later we began to rob this place. Time we had a little bit because we were ordered to return to the castle. The next day, when we returned to this same place, gold jewelry and precious pieces of tissue were scattered everywhere ...». Then the British, French and German knights assumed the entire cargo building. Today, its towers are the names of countries that paid for their construction: The English Tower, the German tower and so on. In addition, there is another tower - Estuary, or Harbor Tower, which is now the main entrance to the castle.
In ancient times, the castle was inhabited by 50 knights of 7 European countries and three times as many foot soldiers. They were engaged in the defense of the castle. The Turks did not dare to attack the castle. But in 1522 they zahvotili island of Rhodes under the guidance of Sultan Syuleymana Magnificent. After a three-month siege of the contract was made, according to which the knights had to leave Rhodes and five other islands in the eastern Mediterranean, and even they had to leave the castle of St. Peter. In January 1523 the knights left the island. In 1530 settled in Malta. In 1770, he was shelling the Russian fleet. During the First World War, the French tried to destroy it. They almost got it: they managed to destroy one side of the English Tower. After that Bodrum was occupied by the Italians, who used the castle as his military base.
In 1960 it was decided to transform the castle into a museum, and a few years the castle has undergone a major restoration process. Today the castle of St. Peter - one of the most famous museums in the world, specializing in underwater archeology. However, this represented an excellent collection and other monuments of antiquity.
Gates Mindosa
Gates Mindosa served western entrance to the city. Also, they were part of the city walls that surrounded Galikarnasos. The name they inherited from Mindosa (ancient city, toward which they were addressed). The modern name of the gate - «Diktiri» or «Dikduru» translated as "standing upright". The city walls were built in 364 BC They served to protect the city during the reign of King Mausoleum. Gates stretch of 7 km. Their boundaries were Salmadzhis castles in the west and the island Zefirion the east.
Gates Mindosa were fortified towers. One of the towers survived to the present day in almost the original value. Initially, the gate had three towers, and therefore called Tripollion. Subsequently, the central tower completely collapsed. In autumn 334 BC Galikarnasos arrived in Alexander of Macedon. Alexander of Macedon began to besiege the city. First to meet the troops of the great military leader east gate of the city - gate Milas, that today nothing is left .. A few days later, Alexander attacked the gates Mindosa, but here it has failed. Then he built a bridge across the ditch and attempted to seize the city. At this time the Macedonians used the special fort, in which were placed soldiers. Open the gates, the defenders Galikarnasosa were face to face with the army of Alexander and set fire to one of the siege towers, which was made of wood. When the battle began. The wooden bridge collapsed. Victory inclined to side with the Macedonians. Despite the fact that the outside left many defenders of the city, the gates Mindosa were again closed. After sustaining heavy losses, Orontabatis and Memnon took refuge in the two castles, and on the island of Salmadzhis Zefirion, sending ships with troops on the island of Kos. Alexander demanded to destroy the city walls and the city itself. Without waiting for the delivery of two castles, he left in Galikarnassose armed detachment of 3 thousand infantry and 200 cavalry under the command of the commander of Ptolemy and continued their movement into Phrygia.
Amphitheater
Bodrum has a great history, which confirms the ancient theater. The amphitheater is located on the hillside. This theater was built in the era of the reign of King Mausolos. The theater is divided into three parts: a place for visitors (13 thousand seats), a platform for the choir and the scene. The amphitheater is located at the highway, which connects all the ancient monuments, constructed around an ancient Galikarnasosa. Only in 1973 the ancient amphitheater turned into a museum. This was possible thanks completed excavations. Only 6 years ago, the company «Turkcell» and «Ericsson» completed a joint project of restoration of this facility, which began in 2000 under the leadership of Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology.
In half an hour from Bodrum, on the boat is the grotto Karaada, warm mineral water which flows down from the cliffs and are ideal for swimming. They say they can change the color.
On the southern coast of the peninsula beaches are Bardakci, Gumbet, Bitez, Ortakent, Yalizi, Karaynchira, Bagla and Akyarlara, while in the west are Gumuslyuk, Yalikavak and Turgut Reis. Karaynchir, Bagla) and Akyarlar with their beautiful beaches, and beaches in Bitez, Ortakent and Akture were awarded the European Blue Flag for their exceptional cleanliness. Kemperov and windsurfers particularly attracted Gumbet and colorful surfboards easy glide among white yachts on the waters of the Gulf of Bitez. Ortakent has one of the longest sandy beaches in this area and is an ideal place for private relaxation. The most beautiful beach on the Bodrum Peninsula is Karaynchir, ideal for active recreation. Akyarlar deserved reputation as a beach with a beautiful fine sand, like a powder.
