Bodrum

Bodrum ( Turkish pronunciation: [ˈbodɾum] ) is a district and a port city in Muğla ProvinceMuğla Province , in the southwestern Aegean Region of Turkey . It is located on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, at a point that checks the entry into the Gulf of Gökova , and is also the center of the eponymous district. The city was called Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times and was famous for housing the Mausoleum of Mausolus , one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World . Built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 15th century, Bodrum Castle overlooks the harbour and the marina. The castle includes a museum of underwater archaeology and hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year.<via wikipedia>