Discover the Traces of History at Marmaris Castle

Located in the district of Marmaris in Mugla, Marmaris Castle sits right by the sea. This castle stands out for hosting an important museum, the Marmaris Archaeology Museum. When you visit here, you'll also have the chance to explore this museum where significant archaeological artifacts are displayed. First, let's provide some information about the castle. Like many fortresses, Marmaris Castle was built for defensive purposes. There is no precise information about when this castle was constructed. Herodotus of Halicarnassus (from Bodrum) mentions that the castle was built during the Ionian period around 3000 BC. The renowned 17th-century traveler Evliya Celebi also writes in his travelogue that the castle was built during the campaign of the Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent to Rhodes in 1522 and was used as a military base during this campaign. During World War I, French warships fired shots at the castle's walls, causing damage. The castle was inhabited by the locals until 1979. From 1980 to 1990, the castle underwent restoration work. It was opened to visitors as the Marmaris Archaeology Museum in 1991. We highly recommend you to visit this museum during your trip to Marmaris, which has since attracted a large number of tourists.

What's in the museum?

The museum consists of 18 rooms, including a fountain and a cistern. It features 2 archaeological halls, 1 ethnography hall, an exhibition hall, and a storage area. During your visit to the museum, you can see artifacts from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods, such as pottery, decorative objects, glassware, and coins. Additionally, you can also see items from the Ottoman period, including carpets, kilims, kitchenware, ornaments, textiles, and weapons.

Marmaris Museum Visiting Hours

The museum's visiting hours vary between summer and winter. During the summer season, from April 1 to October 31, the museum is open from 08:30 to 19:00. During the winter season, from October 31 to April 1, the museum is open from 08:30 to 17:30. The ticket office closes half an hour before the end of the working day. Turkish citizens with museum cards can visit the museum for free. Foreign nationals can enter the museum by paying 3 euros.

How to Get to Marmaris Castle?

Since this castle is located in the city center, you have many transportation options. If you want to come by public transport from the center of Mugla, you first need to get to Marmaris, then take buses passing through the Tepe neighborhood. You can also come here by your own car. If you don't have your own transportation and don't want to use public transport, you can rent a chauffeured car. Your journey will be more enjoyable with luxurious amenities in the car and experienced drivers who know the region well.

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