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Bodrum<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Welcome to Bodrum<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Bodrum: between turquoise sea and the memory of Halicarnassus<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Located in the Mu\u011fla province<\/strong>, in the southwest of Turkey, Bodrum stretches over a peninsula bordered by the Aegean Sea<\/strong>, facing the Greek island of Kos.<\/li>\n
  • Formerly known asHalicarnassus<\/strong>, it was one of the most brilliant cities of Antiquity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83e\uddec History and heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Founded by the Dorians<\/strong> In the 11th century BC, Halicarnassus was the capital of Caria<\/strong> under Persian domination.<\/li>\n
    • She is famous for having seen the birth of Herodotus<\/strong>, the \u201cfather of history\u201d, and for having sheltered the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus<\/strong>, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • In the Middle Ages, the Knights of St. John<\/strong> they build it there Saint-Pierre Castle<\/strong>, partly with the stones of the destroyed mausoleum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83c\udff0 Iconic sites<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Saint-Pierre Castle<\/strong> : medieval fortress overlooking the bay, now housing the Museum of Underwater Archaeology<\/strong>, one of a kind.<\/li>\n
      • The ancient theater<\/strong> : Greco-Roman remains offering a panoramic view of the city.<\/li>\n
      • Bodrum Port<\/strong> : lively, lined with wooden yachts, cafes and art galleries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83c\udf0a Seaside atmosphere and local life<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Bodrum is nicknamed the \u201cTurkish Saint-Tropez\u201d<\/strong> for his chic and casual style<\/strong>, his elegant beaches<\/strong>, and his lively nightlife<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • The city center mixes whitewashed houses<\/strong>, flowery alleys<\/strong>, craft shops<\/strong>, and seaside restaurants<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • In summer, the population explodes, attracting artists, intellectuals, travelers and celebrities<\/strong>, but the city retains a bohemian and creative soul<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Gastronomy and flavors<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Mediterranean and Aegean cuisine: grilled fish<\/strong>, mezz\u00e9s<\/strong>, fresh salads<\/strong>, olive oil<\/strong>, and honey and pistachio desserts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Local markets are full of fruits, spices, cheeses<\/strong>, and handicrafts.<\/li>\n
          • Traditional taverns sit alongside the contemporary restaurants<\/strong>, often with a sea view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Why Bodrum is unforgettable<\/strong><\/p>\n

            It is a city where the ancient past dialogues with the seaside present<\/strong>, where every sunset over the Aegean Sea looks hand-painted<\/strong>, and where elegance blends with simplicity<\/strong>. Bodrum is bright, vibrant and deeply inspiring<\/strong> \u2014 a place to stroll, learn, savor and dream.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>