Bodrum Castle FAQ

Yes. It features medieval architecture and houses the renowned Museum of Underwater Archaeology. You can see ancient shipwrecks and panoramic views in one location.

The standard 2026 entry ticket costs €20. This fee covers access to both the castle grounds and the museum exhibits.

Most visitors spend 2 to 3 hours here. This provides enough time to see the 14 exhibition halls and climb the main towers.

The museum displays ancient shipwrecks, vast collections of amphorae, and maritime artifacts. Highlights include the Bronze Age Uluburun Shipwreck and the Serçe Limanı Glass Wreck.

The site is open daily year-round. During summer, evening visits are allowed under the Night Museum program. The ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing time.

Yes. Turkish citizens can enter using the MüzeKart for standard admission.

No. The castle is largely unsuitable for wheelchairs. It features steep, uneven stone surfaces and many narrow stairs.

It is located inside the Uluburun Shipwreck Hall at the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology within the castle. It is a 14th-century BC wreck.

The Knights of St. John, also known as the Knights Hospitaller, built the fortress. Construction started in 1402.

Yes. You can see Kos Island from the higher vantage points in the castle, such as the English Tower and French Tower.

Construction began in 1402. The builders used stones from the ruined Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.

It is an 11th-century Byzantine vessel on display in the museum. It sank with a massive cargo of raw glass and glassware.