Sight seeing in Bodrum

Euromos Just on the side of the highway behind Milas one of the best kept temples of Minor Asia is rising up his 16 columns still into the sky. Only 1969 the international archaeology learned about this place.One assumes that Euromos, like Labranda, in the antiquity was connected with Mylasa, today's Milas.     Iassos and the market in Milas The remains of the antique Roman city Iassos you can visit just on the other side of the Gulf of Guelluek, the fish market here only recently excavated, very often was mentioned in ancient history. And you should visit a typical Turkish weekly market. Milas is only 50 km or in other words 40 minutes away from Bodrum. This is one of the biggest and cheapest markets in this region.       Dalyan and Caunos By the side of the river Dalyan the fishing village Dalyan and next to it Caunos with its rock tombs attracts many tourists. This area is also a nature and wildlife preserve. High on the cliffs above Caunos you can see the unique and magnificently carved Lycian rock tombs. This funeral culture unique in history, was done only by the Lycians. It dates back to 400 B.C and some of them were re-used by the Romans were again-used. Declared a National Treasure, Dalyan has everything - an outstanding beach, abundant wildlife, strong local traditions and the majestic remains of an ancient city. Boat is the best way to reach its many attractions, including the therapeutic mud baths and the dramatically situated ruins of ancient Caunos, which boast some of the most impressively fortified walls still standing in western Turkey, along with a well-preserved Greek-style theatre, Roman baths and a Byzantine basilica. The Mud Baths not only cleanse and tone the skin but are said to have anti-ageing properties.   Priene - Didyma - Milet   Visit all three , close enough together and near to Bodrum to visit all in one day. Priene Priene was one of the most active ports of the Ionian Federation. Making the site of particular interest is the system of geometric planning introduced in the 4th century BC by Hippodamos of Miletos. Priene lies in a spectacular setting, perched on a cliff above the Meander River      Didyma Didyma only posseses a single monument, but it is nevertheless a marvellous site. The Temple of Apollo was one of the most sacred places of antiquity. Many times looted and burned, the sanctuary is still impressive and of an elegant beauty. The colossal temple was surrounded by a portico of double colonnades. Not far from the site is the beautiful beach of Altinkum.   Miletos Miletos, like Priene, was a great Ionian port and the native city of several philosophers and sages. The theatre itself justifies a visit. The ruins of the Faustina baths are well preserved and there is an archaeological museum.     Village tours Only a few kilometers out of from Bodrum you discover the second face of Turkey. Tranquil life and typical. Turkey pure and a hospitality you will find nowhere else. Watch carpet making the way it is being done many many years ago.