Marmaris Old Town – Historical Centre:
The region bordered by the Marmaris Castle, Marmaris Harbour, and Marmaris Marina is called “Marmaris Old Town” (the historical center of Marmaris)”. The historical buildings at the central Marmaris are all date back to the 16th century during the era of the Ottoman Empire. Marmaris gulet charter.
The historical building around the Marmaris are all protected and restored and most of them today serve as bars, restaurants, and shopping malls. The narrow streets and wooden buildings look very fascinating.
Points of interest at the Marmaris Old Town include; Marmaris Castle & Museum and Marmaris Grand Bazaar, also known as Carsi Market.
Marmaris Castle & Archaeology Museum:
It is believed that Marmaris Castle was first built by the Ionians (1044 BC) and later on restored and repaired during the era of Alexander the Great. The Castle was rebuilt and widened by Suleyman the Magnificent during his campaign for the Greek island of Rhodes in 1522.
Marmaris Archaeology Museum is located on the site of the beautiful Marmaris Castle, on the hill behind the Marmaris Marina. Marmaris Archaeology Museum has seven indoor areas, and two of the basic ones are the archaeology lounge and ethnography lounge. The remaining areas are used as art galleries and storage. Yacht/gulet charter.