Sevens Wonders of the Ancient World - Ancient History - HISTORY.com Sevens Wonders of the Ancient World Sevens Wonders of the Ancient World Author Sevens Wonders of the Ancient World URL A+E Networks Introduction The amazing works of art and architecture known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World serve as a testament to the ingenuity, imagination and sheer hard work of which human beings are capable. They are also, however, reminders of the human capacity for disagreement, destruction and, possibly, embellishment. As soon as ancient writers compiled a list of “seven wonders,” it became fodder for debate over which achievements deserved inclusion. Ultimately, human hands joined with natural forces to destroy all but one of the wonders. Furthermore, it is possible that at least one of the wonders might not have existed at all. Still, all seven continue to inspire and be celebrated as the remarkable products of the creativity and skill of Earth’s early civilizations. Google Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt The Great Pyramids, located at Giza on the west bank of the Nile River north of Cairo, are the only wonder of the ancient world that has survived to the present day.

The three pyramids–Khufu (Cheops), Khafra (Chephren) and Menkaura (Mycerimus)–were built between 2700 B.C. and 2500 B.C. as royal tombs. The largest and most impressive is Khufu, which covers 13 acres and is believed to contain more than 2 million stone blocks that weigh from two to 30 tons each. For more than 4,000 years, Khufu reigned as the tallest building in the world. In fact, it took modern man until the 19th century to build a taller structure. Amazingly, the nearly symmetrical pyramids were built without the aid of modern tools or surveying equipment. Scientists believe that the Egyptians used log rollers and sledges to move the stones into place. The sloped walls, which were intended to mimic the rays of Ra, the sun god, were originally built as steps, and then filled in with limestone. The interior of the pyramids included narrow corridors and hidden chambers in an unsuccessful attempt to foil grave robbers.

Although modern archeologists have found some great treasures among the ruins, they believe most of what the pyramids once contained was looted within 250 years of their completion. Did You Know? The Colossus of Rhodes was an inspiration for the Statue of Liberty. Hanging Gardens of Babylon According to ancient Greek poets, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built near the Euphrates River in modern-day Iraq by the Babylonian king Nebuchadrezzar II around 600 B.C. The gardens were said to have been planted as high as 75 feet in the air on a huge square brick terrace that was laid out in steps like a theater. The king allegedly built the towering gardens to ease his lover Amytis’ homesickness for the natural beauty of her home in Media (the northwestern part of modern-day Iran). Later writers described how people could walk underneath the beautiful gardens, which rested on tall stone columns. Modern scientists have deduced that for the gardens to survive they would have had to be irrigated using a system consisting of a pump, waterwheel and cisterns to carry water from the Euphrates many feet into the air.

Though there are multiple accounts of the gardens in both Greek and Roman literature, none of them are firsthand, and no mention of the gardens has been found in Babylonian cuneiform inscriptions. As a result, most modern scholars believe that the existence of the gardens was part of an inspired and widely believed but still fictional tale. Statue of Zeus at Olympia The famed statue of Zeus was crafted by the Athenian sculptor Phidias and completed and placed in the temple of Zeus at Olympia, site of the ancient Olympics, around the mid-fifth century B.C. The statue depicted the god of thunder seated bare-chested at a wooden throne. Holding up the thrones’ armrests were two carved sphinxes, mythical creatures with the head and chest of a woman, the body of lion and the wings of a bird. The statue of Zeus was richly decorated with gold and ivory. At 40 feet, it was so tall that its head nearly touched the top of the temple. According to legend, the sculptor Phidias asked Zeus for a sign of his approval after finishing the statue; soon after, the temple was struck by lightning.

The Zeus statue graced the temple at Olympia for more than eight centuries before Christian priests persuaded the Roman emperor to close the temple in the fourth century A.D. At that time, the statue was moved to a temple in Constantinople, where it is believed to have been destroyed in a fire in the year 462. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus There was actually more than one Temple of Artemis: A series of several altars and temples was destroyed and then restored on the same site in Ephesus, a Greek port city on the west coast of modern-day Turkey. The most fabulous of these structures were two marble temples built around 550 B.C. and 350 B.C., respectively. The former was designed by the Cretan architect Chersiphron and his son Metagenes and decorated by some of the most celebrated artists of the ancient world. The building burned on July 21, 356 B.C., according to legend the same night that Alexander the Great was born. About six years later, the building of a new temple to replace it was begun. The new building was surrounded by marble steps that led to a more than 400-foot-long terrace.

Inside stood 127 60-foot marble columns and a statue of Artemis. Archeologists disagree as to whether the building had an open-air ceiling or was topped with wood tiles. The temple was largely destroyed by Ostrogoths in A.D. 262, and it was not until the 1860s that archeologists dug up the first of the ruins of the temple’s columns at the bottom of the Cayster River. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Located in what is now southeastern Turkey, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a tomb built by Artemisia for her husband, Mausolus, the king of Carnia in Asia Minor, after his death in 353 B.C. Mausolus was also Artemisia’s brother, and, according to legend, she was so grief-stricken at his passing that she mixed his ashes with water and drank them in addition to ordering the mausoleum’s construction. The massive mausoleum was made entirely of white marble and is thought to have been about 135 feet high.

The building’s complicated design, consisting of three rectangular layers, may have been an attempt to reconcile Lycian, Greek and Egyptian architectural styles. The first layer was a 60-foot base of steps, followed by a middle layer of 36 Ionic columns and a stepped, pyramid-shaped roof. At the very top of the roof lay the tomb, decorated by the work of four sculptors, and a 20-foot marble rendition of a four-horse chariot. The mausoleum was largely destroyed in an earthquake in the 13th century and its remains were later used in the fortification of a castle. In 1846, pieces of one of the mausoleum’s friezes were extracted from the castle and now reside, along with other relics from the Halicarnassus site, in London’s British Museum. Colossus of Rhodes The Colossus was an enormous bronze sculpture of the sun god Helios built by the Rhodians over 12 years in the third century B.C. The city was the target of a Macedonian siege early in the fourth century B.C.

and, according to legend, the Rhodians sold the tools and equipment left behind by the Macedonians to pay for the Colossus. Designed by the sculptor Chares, the statue was, at 100 feet, the tallest of the ancient world. It was completed around 280 B.C. and stood for sixty years until it was toppled in an earthquake. It was never rebuilt. Hundreds of years later, Arabs invaded Rhodes and sold the remains of the statue as scrap metal. Because of this, archeologists do not know much about the exact location of the statue or what it looked like. Most believe that it depicted the sun god standing naked while he lifted a torch with one hand and held a spear in the other. It was once believed that the statue stood with one leg on each side of a harbor, but most scholars now agree that the statue’s legs were most likely built close together to support its immense weight. Lighthouse of Alexandria The Lighthouse of Alexandria was located on a small island called Pharos near the city of Alexandria. Designed by the Greek architect Sostratos and completed around 270 B.C.

during the reign of Ptolemy II, the lighthouse helped to guide Nile River ships in and out of the city’s busy harbor. Archeologists have found ancient coins on which the lighthouse was depicted, and from them deduced that the structure had three tiers: a square level at the bottom, an octagonal level in the middle and a cylindrical top. Above that stood a 16-foot statue, most likely of Ptolemy II or Alexander the Great, for whom the city was named. Although estimates of the lighthouse’s height have ranged from 200 to 600 feet, most modern scholars believe it was about 380 feet tall. The lighthouse was gradually destroyed during a series of earthquakes from 956 to 1323. Some of its remains have since been discovered at the bottom of the Nile. Tags Bodrum travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] Bodrum Castle / the Castle of St Peter Bodrum is the site of the ancient city of Halikarnassus, the location of the famous Mausoleum of Halikarnassus (built after 353 BCE) - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Unfortunately, the ancient monument was destroyed by earthquakes in the Middle Ages - some of the remnants can be seen in London's British Museum. View of the castle and the marina Bodrum is a fascinating place as it has a pleasing contrast between the Ancient city - where there are discernable fragments everywhere in the town -and a playground for rich Turks and an array of foreign visitors. It is one of the centres of the Turkish Tourist industry and is the market town for the Bodrum Peninsula which consists of a number of towns and villages nestling on the edge of the Coast. Until the 1960's the town was a fishing village which changed when a number of Turkish intellectuals gathered and wrote about Bodrum. Most notable of the these was Cevat Sekir 'The Fisherman of Hallikarnassus', an Oxford Educated Turk who devoted his time to writing and planting numerous plants and trees which continue to dot the landscape of the Town. His book the 'Blue Voyage' describing gullet trips around the Turkish coast, and his descriptions of the astoundingly clear Blue Seas of the Aegean and the delights of a trip around the coasts adjacent to Bodrum inspired a whole generation who have come to emulate his trips.

Bodrum has therefore grown as a sailing destination and thanks to its warm but not humid climate has become a top destination for visitors who enjoy the combination of the ancient past together with all the usual tourist paraphernalia. There are large numbers of shops and restaurants - from humble cafes to exquisite Turkish cuisine served by an array of waiting staff. Modern Bodrum strangely seems to have two contrasting sides to it. The east half of the town has a long thin but reasonable beach, which has been added in the last few years, with the authorities trying and largely succeeding in creating a good beach. Behind the beach lay all the bars, restaurants, and night clubs that are typical of Mediterranean resort towns. This means open fronted bars that do not come alive until 10PM when everybody goes out. As well as some nice beach fronted bars (e.g. cafe del mar being a reasonably chilled out and attractive bar, with attractive staff so that helps) it also has some terrible ones, if you do not like the hard drinking culture of some tourists. It does have some reasonable clubs. Halikarnas being the obvious one as it is huge (4000 people). It also is mostly outdoors and hosts foam parties on regular occasions.

The other half of the town is the west side. This mainly revolves around the Marina and Yacht Club. Here life is a little more sedate with shops catering mainly to those who have stepped off their boats. Expensive supermarkets with proper wine and olive oil as well as the obligatory Helley Hanson to be able to purchase your new jacket. There are a number of nice restaurants if you look hard enough and some good clothes shops. Like all resorts being directly on the sea front increases the prices. During the evenings there is a wonderful atmosphere as the locals and tourists all seem to promenade along the sea front. There are many cultural events - notably the Ballet Festival in August, a wide range of pop concerts at the Castle or in the Amphitheatre which has been restored in the last few years, having been built some 2,000 years ago. History[ edit ] According to Herodotus, born B.C. 484 in Halikarnassus (ancient name for Bodrum), the city was founded by the Dorians. Megarans enlarged the city B.C. 650 and changed its name to Halikarnassus, and then Persians started to rule the city from B.C.

386 A drawing of the mauseloum from the British Museum Halikarnassus had its glorious days, when it was the capital of the Karia B.C. 353. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum, was built there by Artemisia for the memory of King Mausolos. After the Roman and Byzantium rule for ages, Ottomans have conqured the city in 1522, during the time of Suleyman, The Magnificent. The city was named "Bodrum" after the Turkish Republic was declared. Mausoleum[ edit ] Known as one of the Seven Wonders of The Ancient World, The Mauseloum was built by Artemisia, the sister and the wife of King Mausolos, B.C. 355. This work of art, stood on a 21 stepped pyramid which was 46 metres high and carried a horse car symbolising victory on it, had 36 marble columns in Ionian style. The mauseloum was destroyed in an earthquake; and the ruins were used in building of the Halikarnassus Castle.

Many statues and reliefs from the mauseloum were carried to The British Museum by archeologist C. Newton, in 1856 and now lies there for public viewing. Climate[ edit ] During winters and springs, November through April, the weather in Bodrum is generally very good with a few heavy shower periods, usually taking place in November, and then some time after new year and the last one in March/April. February is especially pleasant with not too cold nights and the almond blossoming and the abundance of wild ruccola all over the place. Summers, arriving after April, are as hot as it can get (expect temperatures higher than 40 C) and sunny with no rain. By plane[ edit ] Bodrum-Milas airport is 35 km away from Bodrum and many flight companies operate charter flights to Bodrum in Summer season. There are also Dalaman and Izmir Airports which are 3 hours far away from Bodrum. Bus From the Airport: There are excellent Havas [1] coach services between Bodrum center and the airport. They are timed to match flight arrival/departure times.

Ticket Fee from airport to Bodrum Center is 17TL (10TL low season), journey takes 40-45 minutes (20 mins low season). Check the bus times the day before (or on arrival at Bodrum bus terminal) since the buses are infrequent (exactly one per flight) and you will have to take a taxi if you miss the one bus. Taxi costs 170TL (bargained to 80TL). For hassle free arrivals, you can also choose to book a private airport transfer [2] Airport Food and drink costs are astronomical. For example, a can of soda costs about 5 Euros whereas it would be a fraction of that in the city. Take this into account before arriving at the airport. By boat[ edit ] Bodrum is reached by sea from Kos and Rhodes (Greek Islands). Daily ferryboat services from/to Cos and Rhodes to Bodrum are available during the summer season [3] . By bus[ edit ] There are many intercity bus companies which operate bus services to Bodrum from major cities of Turkey such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Adana, Bursa, Konya, etc...

After arriving at any of these cities, Bodrum is reached by bus. By bus: from Istanbul to Bodrum 13 hours; Izmir to Bodrum 4 hours; Ankara to Bodrum 10 hours, Antalya to Bodrum 7 hours. Sometimes, if you are arriving from a very distant destination (such as Cappadocia), the bus will not arrive directly to Bodrum (inquire about this when you purchase your ticket as they don't always bother to let you know and some buses are direct while other are not) but rather arrive at a nearby town (usually Mugla) where you will change to a smaller bus which will take you directly to the central bus station in Bodrum. The original bus ticket you purchased to Bodrum will usually include this leg of the trip in the price so make sure you do not pay again when the ticket seller comes by to collect the ticket fee on the smaller bus. Get around[ edit ] The best way to get around is by dolmuş, (a shared taxi following a fixed route) one of the cheapest ways of transport in Turkey. Landmarks[ edit ] Bodrum Castle/Castle of St Peter (Bodrum Kalesi), [4] .

Tu-Su. Built from 1402 by the Knights Hospitaller, the Castle is easily the most prominent landmark in the city. The castle now operates as a museum, with the focus on the Museum of Underwater Archaeology (see below). It is one of the world's best preserved monuments dating back to medieval times. The supervision of the construction of the castle was assigned to the German architect Heinrich Schlegelholt, so that the latest developments in castle design were included. The castle is quite pretty and the views are spectacular. 30 TL. edit The Bodrum Amphitheatre is another ancient structure accredited to the reign of King Mausolus, although it wasn’t completed until the Roman era. The theatre is another witness to the great past of Bodrum, and it is one of the best preserved structures of ancient Halikarnassus. You can find this site on the road to Gumbet Windmills in Bodrum - One of the many sights in the Bodrum peninsula are the white windmills, which were made of stone and lined with wooden planks. These windmills were used from the mid 18th century until the 70s as a means to grind flour.

Seven windmills can be found on a hill between Bodrum and Gumbet, at the road to Turgutreis and a lot of windmills can be found around the former fishing port Yalikavak. These historical mills on the Bodrum Peninsula are currently being restored to attract local and foreign tourists. (12/2008) Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Tu-Su 10AM-5PM (off-season, likely open till evening in summer). Just a short walk uphill from the marina, the foundations of the Mausoleum (see above) can be seen. 8 TL. edit Myndos Gate - The old city gates, built under the reign of King Mausolus. It was the scene for one of the greatest bloodiest battles during the siege of the city by Alexander the Great. Karakaya Village - This 300 year old town is one of the oldest settlements in the Bodrum peninsula, situated close to Gumusluk. While half of the village is abandoned, owners of the other half restored their houses to its original look. The village has windmills from the 18th century.

Museums and Galleries[ edit ] Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, inside Bodrum Castle, tel +90 252 316 25 16, fax +90 252 313 76 46, [5] . Tu-Su 9AM-12PM, 2PM-7PM, closed Mondays. established in 1961, this great museum has won numerous awards, and displays amazing finds from underwater excavations along the Turkish coast. Includes the famous Uluburun Shipwreck, one of the earliest and richest wrecks yet discovered. Not to be missed. Do[ edit ][ add listing ] During the peak season, the beach that stretches between the castle and Halikarnas is very good for swimming; The water is roped off to prevent boats coming in, and the beach and water is cleaned daily by the restaurants and by the city authorities. Sunbeds and beanbags on the beach are free of charge, although the restaurants that own them will bring you menus or offer you drinks every half hour.

Another option is to go to the nearby beaches of Gumbet or Bitez: Grab a Taxi (15/25 Lira) or go to the bus station and hop on a Dolmus (2/3 Lira). These beaches are much more suited for sunbathing and have actual sand (Bodrum's beach is mostly pebbles, whereas the water at Gumbet & Bitez is very shallow), sunbeds are free of charge and loud music is also there to entertain you. There are several pools with bars that do not charge an entrance fee even if you are not ordering anything. A variety of water sports is offered. You can also hire a private boat for your own trip around the bay. Make sure all passengers have and wear lifejackets and that there is an emergency oar and kit on board. Taking a mobile phone in a plastic bag is advisable. Try snorkeling (go for good quality glass based goggles and kit available in most shops at around 20 Lira). Aquatica - If you are looking for crazy Day Parties and a unique summer experience then try out this Floating Beach Club.

It is located on the sea, in an untouched secluded bay, between Bodrum and Gumbet (access by shuttle boats). This concept offers day parties with international djs, food, drinks, various watersports, and much more. It is open everyday (11am till 8pm) from mid june to mid september. Hamam — Bodrum has a fine hamam , also known as a Turkish Bath, located a few blocks inland from the harbour. Facilities are separated by gender with both sexes enjoying the same hours of operation. It is situated right across the bus terminal. Further afield there are the mud baths to visit. You go down the river on a rickety of chug-chug jump in bit baths of mud and roll around (The fun bit) and then clean off and go home. It’s also easy to go across to Kos or Rhodes for a day or two. When arriving there get a scooter (very dangerous but the best and easiest way to get around). There is of course loads of old architecture to visit around if you like that kind of thing. Windsurfing — There are some good possibilities for windsurfing at nearby Vass .

It has a bit of a hippy air to it with lots of hire stands for boards and sails. Some may find there are just tooooo many people around in high season for it to be much fun, especially when there are competitions running. Pure Windsurfing Centre [6] is another option in the peninsula. There is a great range of windsurfing boards and sails for rent. The bay is nice, quite and safe, so you don't need to worry about an overcrowded location. The bay has cross shore conditions and you can be planning straight from the beach. Perfect for beginners in the mornings and in the afternoons for the more experienced windsurfer. Diving - There are many diving clubs doing daily scuba diving tours all around the region, fees usually include lunch and snacks prepared on boat. Boat Tours - Public boat tours are arranged from almost all the beaches. Alternatively, you can make early reservation with the tour operator of your choice, many tour operators are located in the Bodrum Marina. Boat tours are a good way to explore various beaches surrounding Bodrum, as well as some must see island strands you can't reach by road. Yacht charter in the Aegean Sea.

Take a dolmus from the central bus station(otogar) to the Tropical Camel Beach. It takes approx. 30min. from the bus station to the Camel Beach. You can ride a camel at the camel beach for 10 TL. The sea and the beach is one of the greatest in the Bodrum Peninsula. Tour in the marina and Bodrum Castle. Flaka Cruising, Bodrum, [7] . Bodrum is known for its old traditional wooden sailing boats, so called gulets. Mainly, there is sailed in the gulf of Gokova and Hirasonu, the Blue Cruise or Blue Voyage as the trip is referred to, is done by motor/engine however there are a few charter companies who sail by windpower, one of them is Flaka Cruising and does offer this service by sailing by wind. Gulets can be chartered for your family gathering or by cabin. In the last case you share the gulet with other guests form around the world. edit Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] Bodrum Backpacker'sll, Ataturk Cad. 37A. 10AM-midnight.

This is the only foreign-owned bar in town and serves traditional British food as well as Turkish favorites. It is located one steet back from the main tourist strip and so has more of a relaxed feel. Hostel with rooftop bar.. edit Berk Balik, Cumhuriyet Cad. 167 (directly at the beach promenade near Club Halikarnas), ☎ +90 (252) 313 68 78. Restaurant specialized in fresh fish. The owner and the staff are very friendly and helpful if you are not familiar with the broad variety of fish that is offered. Food is excellent and prices are moderate. edit Kocadon, Saray Sokak 1 (near to Bodrum Marina), ☎ 0252 316 37 05, [8] . Bodrum's most elegant restaurant.Situated in an authentic courtyard surrounded by palm trees and banana plants, this 19th century stone house restaurant offers turkish and international cuisine, seafood and open buffet turkish mezes.Perfect place for a romantic dinner with classical jazz music and soft candle light.

edit Marina Koftecisi, (In front of Bodrum Marina,near Sunger Pizza). Bodrum's best kofte(meatball) and meat restaurant. Delicous food,cheap. edit Sunger Pizza, (on the main street Neyzen Tevfik(No:241) in front of Bodrum Marina). Bodrum's famous restaurant specialized in pizza.You can eat delicious pizza with a reasonable price.Main courses are also great. Very crowded ! Don't forget to register your name in waiting list. edit Terzi Mustafa, (at the Gundogan beach). Bodrum's best fish restaurant, a bit expensive if Rakı is taken as drink. edit Urfa Diyarı, Barlar Sokagi (directly at the beach promenade more to the east end), ☎ 0252 313 32 45, [9] . Offers freshly baked lahmacun and pide at very good prices (lahmacun is just 4 Lira, Pide around 7 Lira). The staff is a bit slow and sometimes unhandy but always friendly and very hospitable.

The lahmacun and pide, however, is always delicious and well worth the money. edit Vira's Restaurant, (In Ortakent-Yahsi Beach), ☎ 0252 348 39 92. Situated on Yahsi seafront, very good restaurant with traditional turkish cuisine, steaks and grills, seafood dishes and pasta/pizza. Try Cokertme Kebabi(Local dish prepared with grilled fillet steak on fried potatoes with a special yogourt and tomato sauce.) edit The home of the doner kebap offers more tasty treats, try local delicatessens for flavoursome vegetable, pulses and meat dishes. Tropicana Beach Club, ☎ +90 252 363 8001, [10] . A Beach club and lounge in Bitez with a good restaurant and full bar. DJ's are performing on the weekends. Mains are 20-30 TRY and beers are 15 TRY.

edit Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] Try Club X on corner of bar street (bouncers at door) which have more sophisticated clients and music is excellent mix of R&B, Dance, Funk and Turkish Pop. Halikarnas [11] is the name of the huge, outdoor night club (the largest in the world, they say). It is for the trendy, young euro crowd and is especially busy in the peak season. However, the entry price is extremely expensive, and your stay at the club will generally be shortened by the ridiculous drink prices and the lack of places to sit down. Kuba is a resto-lounge restaurant with an upscale menu. Fink is an open air club, with high prices. Societic Körfez Bar and Adamik are the oldest and most crowded Rock Bars in town. Great playlist, great drink prices. Kule Rock City is a new and another Rock Bar in Bodrum. Beer is 5€. Cocktails 10€. Smoking is free in some areas. Very crowded. Cannot be entered without a lady partner. Bodrum Marine Club is a club built into a large boat.

The boat is a catamaran style, with a glass deck for the dance floor. At night the boat sets out to a point in the harbour where lights have been set into the ocean floor, pointing up. The local fish have learned that this is a good spot to hang out and get scraps thrown overboard, and you can see them swimming along under the dance floor. Watch out for the ticket hawkers set up on the streets in town though, if you arrive before the peak season hits they will go to great lengths to sell you a ticket. Claims of a "special party" that night will be made, often mentioning a big name European DJ like Tiesto. When you get on the boat you'll find it's just an ordinary night, no special party, and especially no Tiesto. If you go back to the ticket stand the next day to confront the person who made the false claims, they'll suddenly forget how to speak English. Continuing to harass them will result in a grudging admission that there was a "schedule change". I don't doubt that this club fills up and has great parties when there are lots of people in town, but if you're there in late March - early June, don't bother.

Sleep[ edit ][ add listing ] Bodrum Backpackers, Ataturk Cad. 31/B, Bodrum (5 minute walk from main bus station), ☎ +90 (0)252 313 2762 ( info@bodrumbackpackers.net ), [12] . checkin: 12PM; checkout: 10AM. The only dorm-style accommodation in Bodrum, located close to the city center and 100 meters to the beach. As well as shared and private dorms, this hostel also allows shoestring-budget travelers to sleep in their roof-top common area. 20-30 TL. edit Honeymoon Hotel Bodrum, [13] . The Honeymoon Hotel Bodum is in the city of Bodrum. 200 metre to the only beach in bodrum centre, 3 minutes to halikarnas disco, 5 minutes to terminal, 5 minutes to bazaar. And they have also a market which open 24 hours.

Hawthorn Suites [14] Stunning panoramic views over the Mediterranean sea, exceptional quality and style and unmatched personalized service await you at the Hawthorn Bodrum, Karaca Resort hotel in Turkey. Su Hotel, [15] . The Su Hotel Bodrum is located close to the harbor in the quieter Western Bay, close enough to walk easily to the city center. The hotel is decorated with local crafts, art and antiques and the courtyard hosts a fine collection of Mediterranean plants and flowers including fig trees, oranges, cacti, pomegrantes to name but a few. Sina Otel, Atatürk cad. No:131 Torba, ☎ +90 252 367 16 23, [16] . A/C suites equipped with satellite/cable television, Internet access, shower with bathtub, IDD telephones and refrigerators with minibar. Some of its facilities and services are swimming pool, Wi-Fi access, Spa and massage service. From EUR 59.00. edit Atrium Hotel, [17] . The Atrium Bodrum is very close to the city center, the central beach and the bar street.

Reasonable prices 100€/room with halfboard meals included. Almost clean. Kavala Studios, [18] . Not being very clean but very cheap and easy access to the city center and bars&restaurants.The rooms are decorated as studio apartments. Casa Dell'Arte Luxury Boutique Hotel Bodrum, Kilise Mevkii Mutlu Sok Torba-Bodrum, ☎ +90 252 367-18-48, [19] . Hotel with a private beach and outdoors jacuzzi. Contemporarily decorated rooms with a TV, wireless internet access. They also have yoga classes. edit Cor1007, [20] . Rooms with air-con, satellite TV, en-suite bathrooms, and balcony (some with a seaview, others overlooking the garden). edit Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Gerenkuyu Mevkii, Kızılağaç Köyü, Yalıçiftlik (14 km southeast of downtown Bodrum), ☎ +90 252 311-03-03, [21] . Located on the Barbaros Bay cliff.

edit Sedative Bodrum Boutique Hotel & Spa, Emin Anter Bulvarı, Zeytinli Kahve Mevkii No:1, Torba, ☎ +90 252 337-11-21, [22] . checkin: 2PM; checkout: noon. 170€. (N 27° 28’56.69,E 37°5’26.49) edit PURE hotel, Avta Tatilkoyu, Kadikalesi Mevkii, Turgutreis, Bodrum (Between Turgutreis and Gumusluk), [23] . checkin: n/a; checkout: n/a. The hotel is situated near to Turgutreis in Kadikalesi. The hotel is very modern with fantastic facilities including flat screen TV's, Air con, Balcony and onsuite facilities. The holiday village has windsurfing and sailing as well as free dance classes and tennis courts. When booked through Puretourism the hotel price includes windsurfing and sailing for free. from £40. edit Ada Hotel, Bağ arası Mah.

Tepecik Caddesi 124/1 Göl-Türkbükü, ☎ +90 252 3775915, [24] . checkin: 14:00; checkout: 13:00. Ada Hotel with its unique architecture and decoration aims to provide an excellent service in a homely environment. The hotel is built out of carved stones with a purpose to encourage an extinguishing tradition and been designed to evoke a sense of the past while providing all the comforts and amenities of a world-class hotel... edit Kaya Pansiyon, çarşı m. Hükümet str. No 10 (5 minutes from bus station), ☎ +902523165745, [25] . checkin: 14:00; checkout: 12:00. Kaya Pansiyon is in the heart of Bodrum, everything you need is just one step away; The Marina, Sea Front, Bar Street, Resturants, Shops and Bus Station are all no more than a few minutes walk on the other hand its peaceful and quiet due to it location.

double room 50€. edit KUUM Hotel & SPA (KUUM Hotel & SPA), Ataturk Cad. No:150 Golturkbuku, ☎ +90 252 311 00 60, [26] . checkin: 14:00; checkout: 12:00. Award winning hotel with magnificient rooms and beautiful beach. edit Xanadu Island Hotel, Akyarlar, ☎ 0252 311 11 11, [27] . 5 Star All Suite Hotel on a private peninsula in Akyarlar, Turgutreis Bodrum. edit ant hotel, kadıkalesi mevki turgutreis (next to yelken hotel), ☎ 0252382787, [28] . 10 minutes to turgutreis, 100 metres to the beach , 50 kms to airport is a heaven sorrounded by bodrums native flora and fauna. 65 tl.

edit Stay safe[ edit ] Bodrum has a large stray dog population and large dogs can often be seen roaming around the streets or lying along side a busy sidewalk. For the most part they are harmless. However, on occasion they do harass innocent bystanders so it is advised to use caution when approaching them and instruct children to keep their distance. It has been reported several times that some beach clubs issue ridiculously overpriced bills. Make sure to check the menu before you decide to order. The Seven Wonders - Ancient History Encyclopedia The Seven Wonders the Great Pyramid at Giza , Egypt the Hanging Gardens of Babylon the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus the Colossus of Rhodes the Lighthouse at Alexandria , Egypt The Seven Wonders were first defined as themata ( Greek for 'things to be seen’ which, in today’s common English, we would phrase as 'must sees’) by Philo of Byzantium in 225 BCE, in his work On The Seven Wonders. Other writers on the Seven Wonders include Herodotus , Callimachus of Cyrene and Antipater of Sidon . Of the original seven, only the Great Pyramid exists today.

Great pyramid at Giza The Great Pyramid at Giza was constructed between 2584 and 2561 BCE for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu (known in Greek as `Cheops') and was the tallest man-made structure in the world for almost 4,000 years. Excavations of the interior of the pyramid were only initiated in earnest in the late 18th and early 19th centuries CE and so the intricacies of the interior which so intrigue modern people were unknown to the ancient writers. It was the structure itself with its perfect symmetry and imposing height which impressed ancient visitors. Advertisement Hanging Gardens of Babylon The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, if they existed as described, were built by Nebuchadnezzar II between 605-562 BCE as a gift to his wife. They are described by the ancient writer Diodorus Siculus as being self-watering planes of exotic flora and fauna reaching a height of over 75 feet (23 metres) through a series of climbing terraces.

Diodorus wrote that Nebuchadnezzar's wife, Amtis of Media, missed the mountains and flowers of her homeland and so the king commanded that a mountain be created for her in Babylon. The contoversy over whether the gardens existed comes from the fact that they are nowhere mentioned in Babylonian history and that Herodotus, `the Father of History', makes no mention of them in his descriptions of Babylon. There are many other ancient facts, figures, and places Herodotus fails to mention, however, or has been shown to be wrong about. Diodorus, Philo, and the historian Strabo all claim the gardens existed. They were destroyed by an earthquake sometime after the 1st century CE. Statue of Zeus at Olympia The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was created by the great Greek sculptor Phidias (known as the finest sculptor of the ancient world in the 5th century BCE, he also worked on the Parthenon and the statue of Athena there in Athens ).

The statue depicted the god Zeus seated on his throne, his skin of ivory and robes of hammered gold , and was 40 feet (12 m) tall, designed to inspire awe in the worshippers who came to the Temple of Zeus at Olympia. Not everyone was awestruck by the statue, however. Strabo reports, “Although the temple itself is very large, the sculptor is criticized for not having appreciated the correct proportions. He has shown Zeus seated, but with the head almost touching the ceiling, so that we have the impression that if Zeus moved to stand up he would unroof the temple” (Seven Wonders). The Temple at Olympia fell into ruin after the rise of Christianity and the ban on the Olympic Games as `pagan rites’. The statue was carried off to Constantinople where it was later destroyed, sometime in either the 5th or 6th centuries CE, by an earthquake. Advertisement Temple of Artemis at Ephesos The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, a Greek colony in Asia Minor , took over 120 years to build and only one night to destroy.

Completed in 550 BCE, the temple was 425 feet (about 129 m) high, 225 feet (almost 69 m) wide, supported by 127 60 foot (about 18 m) high columns. Sponsored by the wealthy King Croesus of Lydia , who spared no expense in anything he did (according to Herodotus, among others) the temple was so magnificent that every account of it is written with the same tone of awe and each agrees with the other that this was among the most amazing structures ever raised by humans. On July 21, 356 BCE a man named Herostratus set fire to the temple in order, as he said, to achieve lasting fame by forever being associated with the destruction of something so beautiful. The Ephesians decreed that his name should never be recorded nor remembered but Strabo set it down as a point of interest in the history of the temple. On the same night the temple burned, Alexander the Great was born and, later, offered to rebuild the ruined temple but the Ephesians refused his generosity.

It was rebuilt on a less grand scale after Alexander ’s death but was destroyed by the invasion of the Goths . Rebuilt again, it was finally destroyed utterly by a Christian mob lead by Saint John Chrysostom in 401 CE. Mausoleum of Halicarnassus The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was the tomb of the Persian Satrap Mauslos, built in 351 BCE. Mauslos chose Halicarnassus as his capital city , and he and his beloved wife Artemisia went to great lengths to create a city whose beauty would be unmatched in the world. Mauslos died in 353 BCE and Artemisia wished to create a final resting place worthy of such a great king. Artemisia died two years after Mauslos and her ashes were entombed with his in the mausoleum ( Pliny the Elder records that the craftsmen continued work on the structure after her death, both as a tribute to their patroness and knowing the work would bring them lasting fame). The tomb was 135 feet (41 m) tall and ornately decorated with fine sculpture.

It was destroyed by a series of earthquakes and lay in ruin for hundreds of years until, in 1494 CE, it was completely dismantled and used by the Knights of St. John of Malta in the building of their castle at Bodrum (where the ancient stones can still be seen today). It is from the tomb of Mauslos that the English word `mausoleum’ is derived. ​The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - WorldAtlas.com World Facts ​The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The seven wonders are amazing feats of construction which show the sheer will and determination of ancient societies. Sunset at the great pyramid at giza By the sheer number of lists found online, we know that people love to rank items. We have proof that this is an ancient tradition, as there are numerous references in ancient texts to Greek poet Antipater of Sidon’s Seven Wonders of the World. Antipater, who came from a city that still exists in modern Lebanon , wrote his list around 140 BCE, so we know that the first listicle is at least 2155 years old.

There have been countless lists of the most amazing buildings and structures of man’s creation since the days of Antipater. Because the items on the lists tend to vary, none truly can claim to be "the" definitive seven wonders of the world. The original Greek list is agreed upon more than the others, so we’ll agree with the experts and use the original Seven Wonders of the World. Focused on the world that was known at the time, these wonders are part of an amazing journey across varied cultures and civilizations, and show the sheer will and determination of these ancient societies to honor their gods and create lasting impact on their world. While huge in scope and size, time and nature has taken its toll on the massive undertakings and only one of the wonders still stands.

This is our version of the world’s oldest list article, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Hanging Gardens of Babylon An artist's representation of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Claimed to have been constructed by the Babylonians near the Euphrates River in what we now know as Iraq , the Hanging Gardens of Babylon had outer walls that were 56 miles long, 80 feet thick, and 320 feet high, although archeological finds have never corroborated this.The upkeep alone would have been incredible, involving an irrigation system made up of a pump, waterwheel, and cisterns in order to bring water up from the river up into the air. Built in 600 BCE, allegedly as a way for King Nebuchadnezzar II to assuage his wife’s homesickness for her native Media (what is now the northwestern part of Iraq and south east Turkey ), it was likely destroyed by an earthquake after the first century BCE. With no certain location known for these massive gardens, modern scholars are uncertain as to whether they actually existed.

Statue of Zeus at Olympia The ruins of the Sanctuary of Olympia in Olympia, Greece At about 40 feet tall, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a giant seated figure of the Greek god Zeus, which occupied the entire width of the aisle of the Sanctuary of Olympia, Greece . This sanctuary was built just to house the amazing statue. Decorated with gold and ivory, it was almost tall enough to touch the top of the temple. Built by Greek sculptor Phidias in 435 BCE, it stood for eight centuries, until Christian priests closed the temple during the fourth century CE. No record exists of what happened to the statue, but it is believed that it was disassembled and moved to Constantinople where it ultimately was destroyed by fire in the fifth and sixth centuries CE. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus An artist's representation of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Mausoleum of Mausolus at Halicarnassus, was a tomb built for Mausolus, the satrap, or governor, of a Persian territory which lies in the western part of modern Turkey .

Built by Persians and Greeks in 351 BCE, the tomb stood approximately 135 feet tall. The complex, a tripled-layered structure made of white marble is thought by many to have incorporated Lycian, Greek, and Egyptian architectural styles. The 60-foot base of stone steps, led up to 36 lonic columns, and a 24 level pyramid-shaped roof that was topped by a statue of 4 horses pulling a chariot. It is no wonder why this massive tomb is credited with being the origin of the word "mausoleum." Several earthquakes rocked the structure over the centuries, but a massive quake in 1494 CE demolished the building, although its remains were used later to fortify a nearby castle structure. Temple of Artemis Columns and walls of the Temple of Artemis uncovered by archeologists The construction of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was started by Croesus of Lydia and took 120 years to build. Built in Ephesus, a Greek city in what is now Turkey , the temple consisted of a series of altars and temples.

The temple was destroyed multiple times by flood, arson, and invasion, and rebuilt at least three times in its original location. In 401 CE, the temple was destroyed for the final time by a mob led by Christian bishop St. John Chrysostom. Remains were eventually discovered in 1869 CE by an expedition led by John Turtle Wood who found the columns of the temple buried on the bottom of the Cayster River. Lighthouse of Alexandria Ruins of the Alexandrian Lighthouse in the bottom of the Alexandria Harbor – unesco.org With a height somewhere between 390 feet and 450 feet, the Lighthouse of Alexandria (also called the Pharos of Alexandria) was one of the tallest manmade structures on earth for many centuries. Built in the City of Alexandria, Egypt in the third century BCE by the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Hellenistic Egypt, and designed by Greek architect Sostratos, it was used to help guide ships in and out of the Nile River harbor. During his invasion of Egypt, Roman general Julius Caesar wrote about the strategic importance of the lighthouse for control of the city's harbour.

Archeologists have discovered ancient coins that depicted the lighthouse, and from these have come to the conclusion that it was likely a three-tiered structure that included a square level at the base, an octagonal level in the middle, and a top that was cylindrical. Above it stood a statue that was 16-feet fall and most likely was a representation of Ptolemy II or Alexander the Great. Three earthquakes led to its destruction and the remains were used to build the Citadel of Qaitbay in its place in the 13th century. In 1994, French archeologists found remains of the lighthouse on the bottom of Alexandria harbor, and divers can visit the ruins today, one of the few of the seven wonders that we can still visit. Colossus of Rhodes An engraving depicting the original Colossus of Rhodes (back right) and the dismantlement by scavengers – wikipedia.org A giant statue of the Greek titan-god Helios, the Colossus of Rhodes, stood approximately the same size as the Statue of Liberty in New York, which stands 151 feet from base to torch.

It was designed by the sculptor Chares of Lindos, and at 100 feet high, it was the tallest statue of its time. It was believed to have been a representations of the sun god standing in the nude, lifting a torch in one hand and holding a spear in the other. Built in Hellenistic Greece around 292 - 280 BCE, it was destroyed by the great earthquake of 226 BC. Centuries after its destruction, an Arab force confiscated the remains after invading Rhodes, selling any remaining metal as scrap and erasing evidence of the true location of the statue. The Great Pyramid of Giza The pyramids at Giza, with Khufu, the "Great Pyramid" in the center The only wonder to survive until modern times, the Great Pyramid of Giza was built around 2650 - 2500 BCE by the Ancient Egyptians, as one of a series of royal tombs. Near Giza, Egypt , there are three large pyramids: Khufu, Khafra, and Menkaura. By far, Khufu is the most impressive and as such, earned it the title of The Great Pyramid.

It covers 13 acres of desert and is estimated to contain some 2 million stone blocks weighing in at a hefty 2 to 30 tons apiece. At the time when it was built, it was even more impressive, covered by a layer of smooth white stone and possibly a solid gold capstone on top, both of which have been looted long ago. Scientists speculate that log rollers and sledges were used to move stones into place. Although narrow corridors and hidden chambers were included on the inside to stop looters and grave robbers, modern archeologists believe most of the hidden treasures within were stolen not long after construction. This page was last modified on September 19, 2016. On WorldAtlas.com What are the seven wonders of the world? - Telegraph Telegraph What are the seven wonders of the world? The Colossus of Rhodes and Christ the Redeemer, its modern match Oliver Smith , Digital Travel Editor 27 July 2016 • 2:45pm Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were a collection of remarkable constructions listed by various Greek authors, including Antipater of Sidon and Philo of Byzantium.

The classic list featured seven wonders located in the Eastern Mediterranean. 1. Great Pyramid of Giza Built between 2584 BC and 2561 BC, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving ancient wonder. It is 230.4 metres wide at its base and 146.5 metres tall, and is the largest of three that sit beside the city of Giza, around 12 miles from Cairo . It was the tallest man-made structure for more than 3,800 years, until the completion of Lincoln Cathedral around the year 1300. This was the tallest man-made structure for more than 3,800 years The modern alternative? Modern pyramids include the glass entrance to the Louvre in Paris , the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California, and the 30-storey Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas . The world's tallest pyramid-shaped structure is the colossal Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea - dubbed the "Hotel of Doom" - at 330 metres tall. It is followed closely by The Shard in London (309.6m). 2.

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus The Temple of Artemis was reckoned by Antipater of Sidon, the Greek poet, to be the finest of the ancient wonders. He wrote: "When I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, 'Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught so grand'." After being destroyed twice, by floods and arson, the third - and greatest - incarnation began in 323BC. It survived until 268AD, when it was damaged or destroyed during a Goth raid. The site of the temple was rediscovered in 1869, and fragments of it can be found in the British Museum . Ephesus was given World Heritage Site status in 2014 . The finest of the ancient wonders, according to Antipater of Sidon (yes, him) The modern alternative?

Among the world's most striking modern temples are Chiang Rai's impossibly intricate Wat Rong Khun , opened in 1997; Harmandir Sahib, or the "Golden Temple", completed in Amritsar in 1604; Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto ; the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona (its full name - Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família - is a bit of a mouthful); and the Lotus Temple in New Delhi , a place of worship of the Bahá'í faith built in 1986, which has won numerous architectural awards. 3. Hanging Gardens of Babylon This is the only ancient wonder whose exact location has not been established. While some believe they were purely mythical, other sources suggest they were built by King Nebuchadnezzer II around 600BC. The site may have comprised an ascending series of tiered gardens which resembled a large green mountain rising from the centre of ancient Babylon, near present-day Hillah in Iraq. If the gardens did exist at all, they were destroyed soon after the first century AD. Some believe the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were purely mythical The modern alternative?

Given its location, the Dubai Miracle Garden is an obvious choice. Opened on Valentine’s Day in 2013, it contains over 45 million flowers covering a 72,000m² site, with blooms fashioned into the shapes of hearts, stars, igloos and pyramids. Other options include Kew Gardens, the Keukenhof Gardens , the gardens at Versailles, and those at Villa d'Este in Tivoli, Rome . 4. Lighthouse of Alexandria Built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 280BC and 247BC, the Lighthouse of Alexandria measured up to 137 metres in height, making it one of the tallest man-made structures in the world for centuries. It was damaged by three earthquakes between 956 and 1323, surviving as a ruin until 1480, when the last of its stones was used to build the Citadel of Qaitbay, which still stands on the site. The Lighthouse of Alexandria measured up to 137 metres in height The modern alternative?

Among the most beautiful lighthouses around the world are those at Lindau in Germany, Key Biscayne in Florida, and Andenes in Norway. The tallest? Jeddah Light, a 133-metre building in the Saudi Arabian city, built in 1990. Jeddah Light 5. Statue of Zeus at Olympia This giant seated representation of the Greek god Zeus was built by the sculptor Phidias around 435BC in the Temple of Zeus at the sanctuary of Olympia. It consisted of a wooden framework covered with ivory plates and gold panels, while the throne was decorated with ebony, ivory, gold and precious stones. It was mentioned by the Roman historian Suetonius (apparently Caligula gave orders for it to be shipped to Rome so its head could be replaced with a sculpture of his own). The statue may have been destroyed when the Temple of Zeus was lost to fire in 425. Alternatively, it was taken to Constantinople (now Istanbul), where it burnt with the Palace of Lausus in 475. Phidias's workshop was rediscovered at Olympia in the 1950s.

The Statue of Zeus was built by the sculptor Phidias around 435BC The modern alternative? The Golden Buddha in Bangkok , the world's heaviest solid gold statue at 5.5 tons, is one option. Or how about the world's tallest statue: the Spring Temple Buddha in Henan, China, at 128 metres tall? The Spring Temple Buddha alongside the Statue of Liberty, the Motherland Calls, Christ the Redeemer and the Statue of David Credit: Anna Frodesiak 6. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Built between 353BC and 350BC, this tomb - for Mausolus, a Persian satrap (a provincial governor) - was 45 metres in height and covered in ornate reliefs by four different Greek sculptors. It stood at Halicarnassus, near modern-day Bodrum, Turkey , until it was destroyed by successive earthquakes between the 12th and 15th centuries. Since its construction, the word "mausoleum" has come to represent any above-ground tomb. The world's first mausoleum The modern alternative?

The most famous mausoleum in the world is the Taj Mahal , built in 1643 on the Yamuna River near Agra to house the body of Mumtaz Mahal, the favourite wife of the Mughal emporer Shah Jahan. For something eerie, there's Lenin's Mausoleum in Red Square, Moscow - the leader's embalmed body is still on public display. The Taj Mahal, built in 1643 7. Colossus of Rhodes This statue to the Greek god of the sun, Helios, once stood at the entrance to the harbour at Rhodes , on the Greek island of the same name. It was built in 280BC to mark victory over the ruler of Cyprus, Antigonus I Monophthalmus, but survived for just 54 years, when it was destroyed by an earthquake. It was more than 30 metres tall and made of bronze and iron with a marble pedestal. The Colossus of Rhodes survived for just 54 years The modern alternative? Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is an obvious choice. It is of similar height, not far from the sea, and suitably impressive.

Bodrum Vacations: Package & Save up to $603 in 2017 Bodrum Vacations: Package & Save up to $603 in 2017 Previous image, 16 total items. Next image, 16 total items. Bodrum Vacation Packages Greek ruins and Christian castles stand alongside seaside hotels and umbrella-lined beaches in this resort town built on an ancient city. The home of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Bodrum is now one of the world’s richest historical sites. Museums, archaeological digs and ancient artifacts are scattered throughout the city. Additionally, Bodrum is a resort town that attracts thousands of tourists every year to its beachside hotels. Enjoy both modern luxuries and ancient wonders in this city on the Aegean Sea. More than two millennia ago, Bodrum was the Greek city of Halicarnassus. In the 4th century B.C., a 164-foot (50-meter) high tomb was built here forKing Mausolus. It was later named one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Visit the ruins of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus to see a scale model of the marble tomb alongside many pieces from its pillars and reliefs. Bodrum Castle, which rests on a peninsula south of the city, was built in large part from stones taken from the ruined mausoleum. Pay to enter this 15th-century structure built by Christian crusaders. Today, the castle houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, which exhibits well-preserved relics taken from dig sites and shipwrecks from around the area. Further ancient artifacts can be found in the northern hills of the city. Catch a concert at the 4th century B.C. Amphitheatre or climb up into the only remaining portion of the Halicarnassus city wall at Myndos Gate. Spend a day enjoying the Aegean Sea. Walk the long beach lining Gumbet Bay. Swim in the protected waters of the small Bardakci Beach, featuring umbrellas and sun loungers provided by the neighboring seaside resort. Book a spot on a dive boat to explore the local waters. Colorful fish, shipwrecks and even underwater plane wrecks can be found nearby.

Visit Bodrum during the mild months between November and April for the most pleasant experience. Reach the city through the Milas-Bodrum Airport, which is 21 miles (33 kilometers) north of town. Flights from Istanbul arrive here daily. Take a taxi into Bodrum from the airport. Most of the city’s historical attractions are closed on Mondays, but the beaches are always open. Guide to Exploring Bodrum 1000+ images about ANCIENT Seven Wonders Of The World on Pinterest | Statue of, The persians and Olympia Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas ANCIENT Seven Wonders Of The World 1) The Hanging Gardens of Babylon 2) The Temple Of Artemis at Ephesus 3) The Statue Of Zeus At Olympia 4) The Lighthouse At Alexandria 5) The Great Pyramid Of Giza 6) The Colossus Of Rhodes 7) The Mausoleum At Halicarnassus 42 Pins115 Followers Bodrum (High-Res) By the 15th century, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was in ruins, having been stricken by several massive earthquakes and centuries of scavenging and treasure-hunting.

The Knights of St. John completed the destruction by using the remains to build the Castle of St. Peter. Much of the remaining stones and sculpture were ground up to make lime and plaster. Occasionally, one can spot a piece of ancient sculpture (like this face) incorporated in the walls of the castle itself.

Question: Which site, a location for one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, is near the modern city of Bodrum in Turkey?
Answer: Halicarnassus