Game of Thrones fans will be as excited as I was when I saw the word "kalesi" - woohoo, dragons!…read moreAlthough here it just means castle, and there are no dragons. BUT, there is a sphinx wearing a polo and a beard. I'm not lying, check out the photo. Bodrum Castle is the most spectacular landmark of Bodrum, especially if you're staying somewhere that has a view of it. We gazed at it every night and day, and it was great to be able to go to visit it. It's open every day except Monday and costs 25 lira pp (£7pp) for adults. There are a lot of stairs and it can get a bit tiring in the heat - I'm a wimp, ok? It was a great place to wander around and if you follow the two sets of arrows, you'll get the short or long version depending on your stamina. There's a cafe in the castle as well so you can stop for a refreshing drink when it all gets too much. There are lots of displays, as well as the option of an audio tour which I decided not to get this time. There are a lot of displays of items recovered from underwater - vases, jugs, glasses, boat bits, etc. I can't say that this is high on my list of interests, but the castle was good for a visit all the same. There are really great views at the top of the castle and I'd say it's worth the admission fee just for that. There's a gift shop on the way out but it didn't really have any decent "tat" which I was a little disappointed by. I love gift shops! Tip: watch where you're going, otherwise you might fall off a high ledge while not looking. Thankfully I didn't break my ankle.

This is my second time here. I was here 9 years ago. I really enjoyed the views and walking along…read morethe battlements. Fun. A crusader castle. I think Herodotus is from Bodrum and he wrote about the history of this city.

I didn't research Bodrum at all before we arrived, so I was pretty impressed when the tour company…read morerepresentative mentioned one of the seven wonders of the ancient world being in Bodrum. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is well worth a visit if you're in the town, even just to say you've been and check out some rocks. Pretty much it's just a site of rubble, but you can't really complain - it was built in 350 BC. It's really easy to get to if you're in town, perhaps a 10 minute walk from the water taxi drop off. It's a simple site - just pay your 10 lira (£3) entrance fee and head in. The site is all laid out in front of you and it's a nice place for a walk around, you can go down right in to the base of it. There is an exhibition to the side with some explanatory panels and a TV room if you want to watch a presentation about it. There's seats too if you need to take a break (it gets very, very hot in the sun) and a toilet block. My favourite part about this is that the Mausoleum influenced the building of the Shrine of Remembrance in my home town, Melbourne. There's also some of the artwork from the Mausoleum at the British Museum if you fancy seeing more of it!

The ruins of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Worth a visit but no high expectations…read more Some former knowledge of the Mausoleion's history is required.

Being someone that grew up with his songs and in some cases movies, I always respect this artist…read more Zeki Muren has Such an amazing voice. To be able to visit where he lived, was such an honor.. when entering the museum they make you wear shoe coverings so that you don't dirty the house. Some parts of the house were left since his time there alive.. other parts were used to display his clothes, arts and awards and pictures..

Zeki Müren, a highly celebrated Turkish artist, was not only an accomplished singer but also an…read moreexceptional composer and a gifted actor. Müren spent the final years of his life in Bodrum. After his death, to honor his legacy, his home was opened to public as a museum. Today, everything related to his life is exhibited here. His extravagant costumes and recreational paintings are amongst the biggest attractions in the museum. Except Monday, Zeki Müren Art Museum is open every day from 8:30am to 6:00pm.

Cool archaeological museum. Decent interpretive content. Admission covered by Museum Turkey pass…read more Not a huge collection but some neat stuff to see, highlighted by Artemis statue. Definitely worth checking out.

Amazing and a must see museum when visiting Selçuk. The layout is perfect, great details and…read morewritten guidance n English (and Turkish). So incredible to think just how old these artifacts are from Ephesus! Cost in October 2023 was 220t. Definitely worth it. We had a nice quiet day. No other guests so we could wander at our leisure.

Small collection but informative indeed. Has a colorful Eros statue collection. Centrally located…read more Just across Aydın Forum.