Amphitheater of Bodrum

One of the most ancient sights of the resort Bodrum is the classical antique theater – the Amphitheater. It is located on a mountain with a picturesque view of the city. The amphitheater, built during the reign of the Mausolus, consists of three zones: a platform for the choir, seats for spectators and the stage itself. The theater is located next to the main road that links all the main monuments erected around the ancient city of Halicarnassos.

Museum of Antiquity
Modern traffic along the highway greatly violates the ancient atmosphere and makes it difficult to contemplate the monuments of the past. However, the authorities are developing a project that will improve not only the transport hub of the city, but also divert roads from the amphitheater. The amphitheater became an open-air museum in 1973, after excavations were carried out on the territory of the theater. Ericsson, together with Turkcell, launched a large-scale theater renovation project in 2000, which was recently completed.

It is worth noting that the places for spectators are made very traditionally for buildings of this kind. Stone steps were hollowed out in the slope and lined with marble slabs. Best of all, the lower rows have survived to this day, but the upper rows have suffered greatly from the hands of human, as well as natural elements. All rows were separated by vertical passages so that the audience could freely leave the theater, as well as get into it.

One theater and many roles
The platform for the choir is located in the center and has the shape of a semicircle. The choir was located here, which always accompanied all ancient performances with its singing.Initially, this place was the worship of the god Dionysus, and later, during the time of the Romans, the amphitheater became the site of gladiatorial battles.

In the southern part of the amphitheater there is a two-story stage, which has the shape of a rectangle. Until now, holes for mounting various stage decorations have been preserved in the stage wall.
Another interesting attraction that is worth a visit is called St. Peter’s Castle – a historical place, without which there is no Bodrum.