Bodrum is the country's nightlife capital with a record density of bars, nightclubs, restaurants and discos per square kilometer.
The current Bodrum stands on the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus, where the famous Halicarnassus Mausoleum (353 BC), one of the 7 wonders of the world, was located.
Bodrum as a resort is very popular in Turkey itself among wealthy local residents — the most premium and elite resort. Exactly at Politicians, stars and sportsmen of Turkey rest in Bodrum.