Visit Bodrum Castle

Bodrum Castle offers the most immersive historical experience in the city, housing the world-class Museum of Underwater Archaeology with over 10,000 artifacts. This 15th-century Knights Hospitaller fortress provides panoramic views of the marina and spans 2.5 kilometers of ramparts to explore, significantly outperforming #4 Mausoleum Ruins in preserved grandeur. Visitors can examine the oldest known shipwreck, dating back to 1400 BCE, alongside detailed exhibits on ancient trade routes. The castle's five towers each tell a unique story, from the English Tower's medieval inscriptions to the French Tower's underwater treasures, making it a definitive start to any Bodrum itinerary.