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Family Friendly holidays in Bodrum Peninsula
The name Bodrum has changed many times over the years. The city was initially called Halikarnassos by the satrap Mausollos. After his death - in 352 BC – he was buried in the mausoleum which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Halikarnassos..
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Hotel Kaktus Cicegi
Bodrum, charming little hotel, only 18 rooms, own beach & restaurant, direct link with EasyJet from London.
Sunlight Bodrum Gumusluk
Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, air conditioned apartments with fantastic sea & mountain views on exclusive development
Naz Villalari Golturkbuku Bodrum
House 95 m ², 3 rooms, 3 bathrooms, large living room, shared pool, guard, carpark. 5 mn sea, well equipped
Luxury villa with the "Wow!" factor.
Magnificent views of Torba Bay. Private pool. Quiet village location - 15 mins from Bodrum. Broadband link.
Gaia 1 Apartment Yalikavak
Luxury apartment with shared pool set in an elevated position enjoying stunning views of the marina and bay
Villa Doria Bitez Bodrum
Full sea view, prime & exclusive location, steps away from beaches, part of Movenpick Resort/Villa complex
Apartment Turquoise Development Tuzla
Brand New Apartment with Lake Views and large Roof Terrace situated on a 5* Resort with many On Site Facilities.
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2 Bedroomed Specious centrally located Apartments by golden sandy beach of Turgutreis/Your second home in Turkey
Marina Walks Yalikavak
Stylish 2 bed apartment.Balconies with breathtaking ocean & mountain views.Pool,A/C,5 mins to Marina/Yalikavak
Luxury Apartment - Gulluk
Luxury apartment-spectacular views over swimming pool and Aegean sea-sleeps up to 6 people-airport 10 km
Bay view Villa,Yalikavak.
Lovely detached villa with stunning, panoramic sea views and pool, sleeps up to six.
Lakeside Apartment , Tuzla, Bodrum
New for 2009, just 15 minutes for Bodrum-Milas airport, very close to the newly opened Vita Park Golf Course.
Apt E1, Heredot Complex
Ground floor, 3 bed apt, large patio, gardens and pool all with views out to Bodrum Bay. Minutes walk to beach
Villa Sophia, Yalikavak
Luxury detached villa.Full air-con.Centre of Yalikavak.10 mins walk to the beach.Cot and highchair provided.
Azalea Villa
A beautiful villa on a small exclusive complex. Tropical gardens and large pool. 10 mins stroll to the beach
Sunny Houses, Gumusluk, Bodrum
Bright Familly Villa with 'Chill out' Balcony to star gaze! Located on quiet private complex with 3 pools.
Villa Amani, www.villa-amani.co.uk
A luxury 3 bedroom villa on Bodrum peninsula. Panoramic sunset & seaviews over Yalikavak village & Aegean sea
Blue water Bay
3 bedroom villa with outstanding sea views within close proximity to the upmarket marina town
Hillside Gardens, Gumusluk, Bodrum
This spacious apartment is located in the 5 star holiday village of Hillside Gardens, close to Yalikivak.
Villa Lindisfarne. Yalikavak Bodrum
Set in a beautiful complex of 12 villas with private garden and large swimming pool and childs pool
Flamingo Country Club
Conveniently located between Airport & Bodrum this exclusive resort offers unique hi spec accomodation
mermaid villas gundogan bodrum peninsula
Luxury five double bedroomed villa overlooking small bay,large communial swimming pool,fully air conditioned,
Azelea Villa 12
Beautiful private self catering villa in gated community short walk to beach markets large pool AC
Hillview Gardens, Yalıkavak, Bodrum
Villas with private pool & Apartments
HIGHPark Villa , Altinkum
Sleeps 8. 4 bedroom villa private pool Sea views Walled garden. The golden sandy beach is a 10 to 15 mins walk
Holiday apartment within great resort
Superb apartment with all facilities located within the Flamingo Country Club near Bodrum International Airpt.
The name Bodrum has changed many times over the years. The city was initially called Halikarnassos by the satrap Mausollos. After his death - in 352 BC – he was buried in the mausoleum which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Halikarnassos eventually became Petronion, which then became Bodrum in Turkish. In the 1920s, Bodrum was so remote that it was used as a place of exile. Perhaps this is why the city attracted artists and bohemians and in the 1970s Bodrum developed into “Turkey’s St. Tropez” with a busy entertainment and night life. Numerous Turkish celebrities live in the holiday apartments in and around the city. The city centre is small and easy to negotiate and most things are within walking distance. The city’s main street runs parallel with the water and the sea is never far away in Bodrum. Even though Bodrum has developed into a jet-set favourite, it’s easy for the “ordinary” tourist to find the popular places in the city or the surrounding villages. In the shipyard, the traditional tirade and gulet boats are still built and these can be hired for short or long trips along the beautiful coastline.
Heredotus, known as the father of history, was born in Bodrum in 484 BC.- and he said that Bodrum had been founded by the Dorians. The next settlers were Carians and Lelegians. In the 6'th. century BC., the region came under Persian rule. Its most brilliant period was around 353. BC. when it was the capital of the Satrap of Caria (In this century it was famous for its trade, sailing and boatbuilding.) Artemisia who was a warrior-woman played a significant role in the protection of the Asian Union and she achieved fame by adopting a stance against Rhodes as the Admiral of the Carian fleet in 480 BC.
The Mausoleum is Bodrums oldest antiquity and was built by Artemisia II in honour of her husband King Mausolos. It became one of the wonders of the ancient world, Mausoleum still is the general term for a large tomb. The entire structure stood at over 50 meters in height. The first reliefs from the Mausoleum reached the British Museum in London in 1846, these included frescos and other objects.
Bodrums first remembered literary character was Cevat Sakir, known as the 'Halicarnassus Fisherman' asked for the return of the Mausoleum parts to Bodrum in a letter adressed to the Queen of England, saying that such exquisite works of art were not finding their true place under the foggy and grey sky of London.
The letter he received in response stated as following:
"Thank you for reminding us of the matter, We have painted the ceiling where the Mausoleum is located in blue."
Bodrum around 1800
The most prominent feature of Bodrum is the castle of St. Peter.
The castle's origins date back to the knights of St. John
This group of expatriates began in the 11th century with a church and hospital in Jerusalem. Although belonging to he Catholic religion care was denied to no-one.
When the knights arrived they instructed their builders to remove all usable materials from the tomb of King Mausolos as the castle construction began in the 1400's.
The knights refered to the town as Mesy not knowing that they where in the ancient Halicarnassus
The fortress became known as the Castle of St. Peter, the Liberator, it served as the sole place of refugee for all Christians on the West Coast of Asia during the time of the crusades. For over a century the castle served as a stronghold in the knights community.
Under Turkish care the castle has undergone several uses including being a military base, a prison and a public bath but now it is one of the finest museums in this region
The Amphi-theatre
The theatre is another witness to the great past of Bodrum. Situated in the hillside over looking Bodrum this theatre whose capacity is around 13.000 was built during te Carian reign in the Hellenistic age (330 - 30 BC.)
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