 Shopping is a delight in Bodrum. Leather goods of all kinds, natural sponges, and the local blue beads are among the bargains to be found in the many friendly little shops along the narrow white walled streets. Here you will find woven rungs, carpets, embroidery and copper. Buy too, the lovely and original leisure clothes in soft cotton.
And special to Bodrum is the lively friendly and bohemian atmosphere. Indeed, Bodrum is the meeting place of the art community of Turkey and has many small galleries . Dance the night away in one of the lively discotheques, or just relax over a glass of Aegean wine.
In ancient times it was known as Halicarnassus, where the Tomb of King Mausolus was one of the SEven Wonders of the World. Excavations are now bringing the remains of this to light now the site of the Mausoleum Museum. The Castle of Bodrum which houses the excellent halls of the lovely museum of its type in the Mediterranean with finds from ancient wrecks. On nearby Göktepe is a 10.000 seater theatre built in the 2nd. century AD.
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