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
4.4
Museum

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.

Must-go rating

Worth going
100%

Transportation

100%
Self-driving
There is a parking lot
Address
Bodrum Castle, Çarşı Mh, 48400 Bodrum, Muğla Province, Turkey
Opening hours
24 hours a day

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