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St. Peter Castle
The castle juts out into the center of Bodrum's 2 harbors. Western texts say the castle was built to provide refuge to Christians and increase their influence over the west coast of Asia during the Crusades. Turks says they granted permission to the Knights Hospitaler to build an outpost for medical care and military use. Either way, construction began in the early 1400's. Today the Underwater Archaeology Museum is housed inside.
 A bust of St. Peter |
 Museum sign |
 A short history |
 Museum notes |
 A view into the ocean |
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 Urns used to transport water and wine |
 A peacock |
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 The animals that live in the castle |
 A graveyard inside the castle |
 The now overgrown gardens |
 Inside the castle |
 A view into the Inner Harbour of Bodrum |
 The Marina |
 Dance, dance, dance. |
 Boats boats and more boats |
 Into the Marina |
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 Facing North toward Torba Bay |
 Just part of St. Peter's Castle |
 The Outer Harbour |
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 A flag taken from a Pirate Ship |
 Items recovered from ship wrecks |
 A traditional Turkish toilet |
 Annie giving a demonstration |