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BODRUM THE REGION OF TOURISM
Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Göltürkbükü
Another monumental work from Mavsolos
era is the Bodrum Ancient Theater. It
stands as the symbol of Bodrum’s classical
era. Today, ancient theater is home to
famous artists’ concerts and it carries the
audience back to the past of Bodrum.
MYNDOS GATE AND CISTERNS
The most important part of ancient Halicarnassus’
city walls is Myndos Gate which
stands in the west. One of its two towers
almost reaches the original height today.
There are cisterns which were built by Ottomans
and were called “Gümbet” all over
the Bodrum Peninsula. They were constructed
by the rich people of the era for
their own names and they were used for
water demand, because they collected the
rainwater. One of the Bodrum towns, Gümbet
is named after these constructions.
A CITY THAT MAKES YOU BREATH
Today, Bodrum consists of every quality
which is required for a seaside city. Positioned
in the shores and hills of peninsula
and ornamented with bougainvillea, the
fancy houses give people the chance to
be in with local people and they also make
people to take a fresh breath. With its
unique coves, beaches and summer breezes,
Bodrum is a city where people freshen.
Myndos Gate
BLUE VOYAGE HEAVEN
Bodrum offers a chance to live the whole
blueness and calm of Aegean region. In
summer times, its coves are ornamented
with boats and yachts. Bodrum, Turgutreis
and Yalıkavak marinas which are counted
as the most prestigious marinas of Aegean
and Mediterranean regions offer
services for sea and boat lovers. People
can make use of every benefit that sea
provides for human beings in restaurants,
which are located in the shores of peninsula.
While watching the sundown, people
can taste great foots such as fish, appetizers
and olive oil dishes. Halicarnassus
offers not only fish, but also a wide range
of foods from meat to home made traditional
dishes.
LOCAL TRADITIONS
Local people perform their weddings in
streets and gardens. Keşkek is the certain
food of the dinner tables at weddings
and it is delicious. There is also a
Bodrum mandarin, which is unique because
of its scent. Soda, Turkish delight
and cologne are produced from this mandarin.
Other than memories and photos,
these mandarins are the best gifts to
buy in Bodrum. There is also a chance to
have fun until the first lights of the mornings,
because the city lives 7/24 with its
nightclubs and discos.
When tourists move away from sea,
there are villages and the view changes
in a second because of the cows and the
chickens that villagers feed. There are
also lots of olive plantations in Bodrum,
which makes Bodrum famous with its olives
and olive oils.
CHOICE OF DIVERS AND UNDERWATER
PHOTOGRAPHERS
The first occupation that should come to
mind in Bodrum is sponge fishing. Sponge
redundancy harbors different kinds of living
beings and this makes Bodrum special
for divers and underwater photographers.
There are also professional diving schools
for people to learn and dive.
WORLD FAMOUS
'BODRUM SANDALETİ'
It is possible to find sandals in the narrow
streets of Bodrum. Leather, handmade
sandals are world famous and registered
in the name of 'Bodrum Sandaleti'. These
sandals are made of 100% buffalo leather,
which is a water-absorbing feature. Bare
feet can be worn and prevent bacteria from
replenishing. Bodrum and Bodrum passion
are similar to these sandals; they became
more beautiful, colorful and strong when
getting older.
If you still looking for an answer to the
question of “Why Bodrum?”, the transportation
is easy because there are options
for highway, airway and seaway. Bodrum
has its own airport, while there are ferry
services to Bodrum from Datça and Kos.
There are also lots of accommodation options.
The city provides alternative from
luxuries options to affordable choices.
Hoping you to live in peace...
Ekim / Kasım / Aralık | 2017
October / November / December
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