Bodrum, Turkey's famous resort city It is one of the most luxurious and richest historical land in the world! The atmosphere is very romantic. The buildings are white and contrast with the blue water.
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Bodrum Castle Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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The foundations of the castle, which took several years, cover more than 30,000 square feet. The tall façade was designed by the German architect Heinrich Schlegelholt in the early 15th century, and the surrounding five towers are commonly known as the English Tower, Italian Tower, German Tower, French Tower and Gasser Tower. Bodrum Castle is nearly square overall, measuring 590 x 606 feet, and its high point is 155.8 feet (47.5 meters) above sea level. The entrance to the castle is located in the northwest corner, and the interior of the castle can be accessed through 7 gates. The north and west are double-layered structures. On the sloping roof on the west side, there is a cannon bunker. At present, the castle includes five surrounding towers, all of which have been transformed into the Bodrum Underwater Archaeological Museum.
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Bodrum Castle Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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Bodrum, Turkey's famous resort city It is one of the most luxurious and richest historical land in the world! The atmosphere is very romantic. The buildings are white and contrast with the blue water.
Bodrum Castle, a castle built on a seaside peninsula, has been nearly a thousand years of history, and is quite intact. The castle is built with boulders, with tall and strong observation decks and strong walls. It is definitely a sea fortress that is easy to guard and worth visiting.
Bodrum Castle is a castle with a history of nearly a thousand years, the whole castle is quite well preserved. After thousands of years of wind and rain, he is full of historical vicissitudes. Now the castle is a museum, showing some castle artifacts and unearthed artifacts, it is worth everyone to visit.
The castle was built by the Order of Rhode Island in the 15th century, nicknamed St. Peter's Castle. By the time of Suleiman the Great, the Ottoman Empire was expanding and the borders were gone, and the castle gradually lost its important status. In 1895, it was converted into a prison, where more than 700 prisoners were held. Now it is valued as the world's number one museum of wrecked ships, and it offers a complete view of Bodrum.
Arrive at St. Peter's Castle in Bokrum and look out, the sky is blue and the sea is bluer. The interior of the castle is staggered, the courtyard is blooming, and the children's shoes that like the castle must not be missed. A medieval Bodrum castle guards the entrance to the blue-bodied bay, which is the dividing line between the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea. As you look up at the castle, the scenery of the Aegean Sea is breathtaking and beautiful.
A beautiful town. A beautiful castle. I don’t know if it’s the first time I entered the castle. It’s big and it’s a museum. The city wall is beautiful. The sea is too blue. I have been thinking about it when I come back.
Peter Castle is the most famous attraction in Bodrum and the only place to count the attractions. Peter Castle is near the bus station, about 5 minutes walk from the bus station, the neighborhood is very lively, full of restaurants, bars and retail shops. Peter Castle: The Order of Rhode Island built this castle in the 15th century, nicknamed St. Peter's Castle. In 1523, during the Suleiman era, the Ottoman Empire expanded and the borders went away, and the castle gradually lost its important status. In 1895, it was converted into a prison, where more than 700 prisoners were held. Now it is valued as the world's number one museum of wrecked ships, and it offers a complete view of Bodrum. The underwater museum inside Peter Castle, the shipwreck museum is boring, and the only highlight is the top overlooking the city.