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Castle of St Peter, A timeless fortress with breathtaking sea views

Bodrum Castle, Çarşı Mh, 48400 Bodrum, Muğla Province, Turkey

You can see the sea from the castle

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Introduction

In 1402, Timur invaded Anatolia and the Knights Hospitaller stationed in Rhodes took advantage of this to occupy Bodrum. In 1437, they established St. Peter's Castle. The castle remained virtually unchanged for many years until large-scale restoration work began in the 1960s.

Address

Bodrum Castle, Çarşı Mh, 48400 Bodrum, Muğla Province, Turkey

Opening hours

24 hours a day

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