Historical Places

Marmaris Museum
Located within the Castle Walls, and first opened to the public on 18 May 1991. 7 galleries are found within its walls. Of the galleries, one hold archeological artifacts while other has been ethnographically designed like a traditional Turkish house. Another gallery is the actual room of the Castle Commander in Chief. Together with an existing Exhibition Hall.

The Tomb of Sariana
Situated on the northeastern slopes of the city behind the neighbouring Sariana rests a newly built mosque which stands next to a tomb. Renowned for its oracular powers the tomb was visited by Suleyman the Magnificient during hid journey to Rhodes. Folloeing satisfactory news from the Oracle the Sultan decided to lay siege to the island. It was knoen that the breakfast of the Ottoman Legions consisted of fresh milk, milked from Sarianas famed cow.

Phsykos Asarkale
Pertaining to the Helenistic Period this settlement is perched on top of a hill to the north of Marmaris. The ruins are known to this day as Asartepe.

The Kervansaray
Surrounded the arches, this structure is built of stone and is in Ottoman style. Built in 1545, the Kervansaray contains one large and seven small rooms. Today it is used as a shopping center for souveniers.

The Tashan (Stone Inn) & The Aqueduct
Structured by Suleyman the Magnificient in 1522, near the Iskelebasi, distances 10 kms from Marmaris along Mugla highway.

Bedesten
Shopping is done in a historical athmopshere where you can breath in the mystical air that surrounds here.

The Castle
According to Heredotos’ Records the Castle was first constructed by the Ionians in 3000 BC. In 1522, during Alexander the Great’s voyage to Rhodes, Suleyman the Magnificient constructed the castle to a larger scale. It was finally nationalized in 1979 and restored within the following 10 years.

Ibrahim Mosque
Built 1789 in the neighbourhood of Kemeraltı, the large dome holds architectural significance.