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Bodrum Kalesi
Bodrum Castle was built on a rocky area between two harbors. In ancient times, this area was first an island; later it was connected to the city and became a peninsula. The castle of the Knights of St. Jean, built between 1406-1523, has a square plan and measures 180 x 185 m. Within the inner castle, there are towers given the names of different countries. The highest tower is the French Tower, which is at a height of 47,50 m above sea level.
Bodrum Kalesi and 6 places around it
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Bodrum Kalesi sits within Bodrum, Muğla. The toroti catalogue holds 120 described stops across Muğla, 26 of them in Bodrum.
The nearest stop is Bodrum Sualti Arkeoloji Müzesi (bodrum Kalesi), 60 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Bodrum Kalesi?
- Bodrum Castle was built on a rocky area between two harbors. In ancient times, this area was first an island; later it was connected to the city and became a peninsula. The castle of the Knights of St. Jean, built between 1406-1523, has a square plan and measures 180 x 185 m. Within the inner castle, there are towers given the names of different countries. The highest tower is the French Tower, which is at a height of 47,50 m above sea level.
- Where is Bodrum Kalesi?
- Bodrum Kalesi is in Bodrum, Muğla.
- How long does it take to visit Bodrum Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Bodrum Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Bodrum Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Bodrum Kalesi; the closest are Bodrum Sualti Arkeoloji Müzesi (bodrum Kalesi), Su Altı Arkeoloji Müzesi, Halikarnassos.