Bodrum Castle is a castle and museum complex located in the district of Bodrum, Turkey, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC. Bodrum, formerly known as Halicarnassus, was one of the most important cities of ancient times. It was ruled by various empires, including the Persian Empire, the Athenian Empire, the Egyptian Ptolemaic Kingdom, the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Knights of St. John, and the Ottoman Empire. Bodrum Castle, also known as the Castle of St. Peter, was built in 1402 by the Knights of St. John, who conquered Bodrum. The knights used the castle for both defense and to monitor ships passing through the trade routes. The castle consists of two towers, a chapel, a well, a hammam, and a fountain. Today, Bodrum Castle is one of the most important tourist attractions in Bodrum and a museum complex. Inside the castle, there is a museum collection consisting of ancient ceramics, glassware, gold, silver, and bronze artifacts, human sculptures, and marine life. Additionally, a section of the castle serves as Turkey's first underwater archaeology museum, exhibiting underwater archaeological finds dating back to the 11th century AD. Bodrum Castle is famous not only for its historical and cultural importance but also for its beautiful views. The castle is located across from Bodrum harbor on the southern coast of the Aegean Sea and is a popular spot for tourists to take photographs.
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