Experts' Choice Award Bodrum Castle
What the experts agree on
This Crusader-built waterfront castle houses the renowned Museum of Underwater Archaeology, with standout shipwreck artifacts—reviewers call it world-class, though presentation strikes some as a bit dated.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Bodrum's magnificent waterfront castle...it houses the excellent Museum of Underwater Archaeology (Sualtı Arkeoloji Müzesi), arguably the most important museum of its type in the world." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The castle is home to a somewhat gaudy Museum of Underwater Archaeology and to treasures, such as the wreck of a 10C Fatimid ship and its cargo of glassware." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The weather is warm in July, ideal for relaxing on the beach or poolside, but there's more to explore, including Bodrum Castle, built on the coastline by the Crusaders in the 15th century..."
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Time Out "This magnificent castle overlooking the Bodrum Peninsula was built by the Knights of St. John in the early 15th century. A symbol of Bodrum, the castle has served as a military base, a..."
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