Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Marmaris (Turkey). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Marmaris Castle, Nimara Cave, and GOGOO BEACH WATERSPORTS MARMARİS. Also, be sure to include Marmaris National Park in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Marmaris (Mugla).
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Marmaris Castle
Also known as: Marmaris Kalesi
Museum in Marmaris, Turkey. Marmaris Castle is located in Muğla province, Turkey. The castle was reconstructed by Süleyman the Magnificent during his expedition against Rhodes.
The Marmaris Castle is one of the few castles in Turkey that also possesses a museum.
According to Greek historian Herodotus, the first city walls in Marmaris were constructed in 3,000 BC, although the only written source about the construction of the castle by the renowned Ottoman traveler, Evliya Çelebi, in his work Seyahatname.
Çelebi, who visited Muğla and its vicinity in the 17th century, says Sultan Süleyman ordered the construction of the castle before his expedition to Rhodes and that the castle served as a military base during the expedition.
An important part of the castle was destroyed during World War I by a French warship. Until 1979, locals of Marmaris inhabited the castle, which is known to include 18 residences, a fountain and a cistern.
The castle was registered as a monumental structure in 1983 and opened as a museum in 1991.[1]
Address: Tepe mah, Marmaris
Nimara Cave
Also known as: Nimara Mağarası
Nature preserve in Turkey. Nimara Cave is a cave on Heaven Island.[2]
GOGOO BEACH WATERSPORTS MARMARİS
Beach, Watersports, Speed boats tours, Water ski, Outdoor activities, Tours
Address: Uzunyali Caddesi, Sahil Sitesi, 48700 Marmaris
Marmaris National Park
Also known as: Marmaris Millî Parkı
National park in Turkey. Marmaris National Park, established on March 8, 1996, is a national park in southwestern Turkey. The national park is located in Köyceğiz and Marmaris of districts Muğla Province.
It covers an area of 292,016 ha (721,590 acres).[3]
19 Mayis Genclik Meydani
Relax in park, Park
Marmaris Kültür ve Sanat Evi
Museum
Address: 95. Sokak, Marmaris