One of the world's finest museums of underwater archeology
housed in a superb 15th century castle built by the
Knights of St. John of Rhodes. The world's oldest known
shipwreck exhibition is now open. This star attraction
rates a 'must see' on everyone's list.
The Mausoleum of Halikarnassus was one of the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its site is
on open-air museum visited with awe for the accomplishments
of the ancients. Its monumental statuary is in
the British Museum but some artifacts and replicas
of its friezes can be seen on the site.
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Seating about 13.000 spectators the theater dates to
the region of Mausolus but with modifications added
by the Romans. With rock tombs above, the site provides
an unequalled view of the city.
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This western city gate built by Mausolus in 364
B.C. has been recently restored. Composed of four
towers it stood against Alexander the Great and
his Macedonian troops. Surviving portions of the
city wall are under
restoration.
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Built about 1794 to protect an Ottoman naval shipyard
from pirate raids the tower has undergone recent restoration
during which remains of Roman baths were found.
The last home of Turkey’s deceased favorite
singer is now a museum. Worshipped much like Elvis
Presley, Zeki Müren was a giant of the Turkish
music scene.
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