Medieval
25 places
Bodrum Castle
Bodrum Castle, built in the 15th century by the Knights of St. John, stands as an important structure elevated with stones taken from the ruins of ancient Halikarnassos. Both a powerful example of medieval defensive architecture and a cultural center that today houses one of the world's most significant underwater archaeology museums, Bodrum Castle is a living testament to centuries of history.
Kurşunlu Mosque
The symbol of Menteşe, a 1493 Beylik-era mosque. Famous for its Rhodes root-dye calligraphy work inside and rare depictions of the Kaaba with sailing ships.
Muğla Ulu Camii
Built in 1334 as the work of Menteşe Bey İbrahim Bey. Muğla's oldest structure, featuring ashlar stone and wooden roof architecture under Seljuk influence.
Sandıma-Yalıkavak
Sandima is an ancient stone village located above Yalıkavak, where a Greek population once lived. Abandoned after the population exchange, this settlement has been preserved to this day with its natural character and authentic architecture intact. With its elevated position and impressive views, Sandima is one of Bodrum's most peaceful and history-laden spots.
Şeyh Bedrettin Mosque (Şeyh Mosque)
An early Ottoman-period mosque commissioned by the renowned scholar Şeyh Bedrettin in 1565. May remain closed for extended periods due to restoration work by the Waqfs Authority.
Belen Camii
Built in the 14th century; a small mosque at the foot of Hisarbaşı hill, believed to have been converted from an ancient church. The antique columns inside are striking.
Firuz Bey Mosque (Kurşunlu / Sky Mosque)
Built in 1394 by Firuz Bey, the Beylik-era governor, this magnificent structure is known as the "Sky Mosque" for its lead-covered dome and bluish marble facade.
Ağa Mosque (Hasır Mosque)
Built in 1737 by Hacı Abdülaziz Ağa, this modest Ottoman mosque is also known as the Hasır Mosque. An elegant structure featuring stone arches and fine woodwork.
Beçin Castle and Medieval City
The capital of the Menteşe Beydom, UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List (2012). A 200-meter-high inner fortress dominating the plain, with a 550-decare medieval city both inside and outside the walls.
Yediler Monastery
A Byzantine monastery on the shores of Lake Bafa. Reached by a 2 km mountain hike through the Latmos crags; here you'll find frescoed ruins scattered among the rocks.
Aspat (Strobilos) Castle
A multi-layered Byzantine fortress rising atop a cone-shaped hill in Akyarlar, commanding views of the coast.
Kadıkalesi (Turgutreis)
A charming coastal town on the shores of Turgutreis, known for its fortress ruins perched on a hilltop and spectacular sunsets.
Kissebükü (Anastasioupolis) Byzantine Settlement
An early Christian settlement established directly during the Byzantine period, nestled near Mazı village with no pre-existing ancient city beneath it.
Apostol (Küçük Tavşan) Island — Gündoğan
A small island off the coast of Gündoğan, crowned with a Byzantine church dating back to the 6th century.
Adliye Mosque (Hamidiye / Yeni Mosque)
The last mosque built in Bodrum during the Ottoman period; constructed in 1901.
Tepecik Mosque
A historic waterfront mosque built in 1735 atop an ancient agora.
İskele Meydanı Fountain (Çarşı Fountain)
An Ottoman fountain from 1883-1884 according to its inscription, located in the heart of Bodrum's bazaar district.
Gümbet: The Origin of the Name - Historic Kümbet (Water Cisterns)
The dome-shaped historic rainwater cisterns that lent their name to the neighborhood.
Mustafa Paşa Tower (Ortakent Tower House)
A three-storey stone tower house dating from the 17th century, one of the oldest surviving tower houses on the Bodrum Peninsula.
Torba Byzantine Monastery
The remains of a Byzantine-era monastery nestled on the eastern slope of Torba Bay.
Gebe Kilise (Torba-Pedasa Trail)
Despite its name, this is not a church but rather a historic tomb/tumulus along the Torba-Pedasa walking trail—a fascinating waypoint rich with millennia-old history.
Gündoğan Yalı Camii
A historic seaside mosque known for its right-on-the-water location, restored and reopened for worship.
Gündoğan Ottoman Towers
Ottoman-era tower and watchtower structures perched on the heights of Gündoğan.
Yalıkavak Windmills (Restored Historic Mill)
In Yalıkavak, which boasts the most windmills on the Bodrum peninsula, stands an iconic mill dating from the 1850s that has been lovingly restored and transformed into a charming café.
Gürece Village Old Mosque and Village Fabric
A village named after the 'Kanlı Pınar' spring, featuring a historic old mosque and traditional stone village architecture.