BODRUM
Homer's description of Bodrum as "The
land of eternal blue" and the words of another resident of
Bodrum, Cevat Şakir, who said "The heavenly bliss of life in
Bodrum is better than any eternal bliss that may await us"
were not without foundation in reality. Throughout history Bodrum,
known as Halicarnassos in ancient times, has always been fought
over and people have been unwilling to share its beauty with others.
Built on a peninsula formed by the meeting
of the eastern and western harbors, Bodrum, with its narrow streets
winding down to the sea, is famous for its castle, its world-renowned
yachts, its shipyards and the dazzling white houses and tombs lining
the shores of its two harbors.
Bodrum has all the facilities to meet the
expectations of tourists from all income levels ranging from the
rich yacht owners to the penny counting tourists who just want a
reasonable room to make his vacation last all summer.
History
Bodrum has been the cradle of several civilizations.
Down through the ages it has suffered from the countless invasions
of those coming from the Aegean islands and has been important to
all those powers wishing to dominate the Aegean.Halicarnassos(Bodrum)
was an important city in the Caria civilization which was located
between its much more powerful neighbors Lykia and Ionia. The region
boasts such greats as the historian Heredotus, history's first woman
admiral Artemisia I, and the just-as-skilled Artemisia II as well
as artists like Leachares and Shepas.
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Bodrum experienced the dominance of various
civilizations throughout the history such as Persians,Mecedonians,Roman
Empire and Byzantines. Byzantines lost their power in Anatolian
region after they were defeated by the Seljuk Ruler Alpaslan at
Malazgirt in 1071. Rhodian knights had constructed the present Bodrum
castle and established theirrule over the region. Sultan Süleyman
the Magnificent on his military expedition to Rhodes conquered Bodrum
together with Rhodes and added them to the territory of Ottoman
Empire.
Climate
Summers are hot and dry while winters are
mild and rainy.
BODRUM
How to Go
By Road
Transportation to Bodrum from all over Turkey
through bus services is available. Bus terminal is in the city center.
Bus Station Tel:(+90-252) 316 26 37
By Sea
There are regular ferryboat services to the
Greek islands of Cos and Rhodes. There are also connections to Knidos,
Didim and Dalyan. The ferryboats and sea-buses all leave from the
main harbor.
Bodrum Ferryboat Agency:(+90-252) 316 0882
Bodrum Express (Sea Bus): (+90-252) 316 10 87
By Air
The Bodrum-Milas Airport is 30 km. from the
city center. Transportation is provided by Turkish Airlines, taxis
and minibuses.
Airport Tel: (+90-252) 523 01 01
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