Hailed as the next St-Tropez a few years ago, Bodrum
adds a nice dimension to your trip to Turkey. In
contrast to the burgeoning creative scene and almost
mystical heritage of Istanbul or the anomalies of
Cappadocia hinting at the civilisations before it,
Bodrum has that seemingly trusty,
what-you-see-is-what you get simplicity. Against the
white beaches and the blue waters of the Aegean sea,
this seaside town seems almost as new-world as the
celebrities it attracts. Yet, another facet reveals
itself to establish an undeniable link to the rest
of Turkey- here you'll find the Mausoleum(albeit
just the stump of the original mausoleum), one of
the seven wonders of the ancient world, Artemisia's
labour of love for her brother-husband Maussollus,
whose name was to forever be synonymous with
over-the-top buildings meant for the edification of
the famous dead.
Stay at the
ultra-modern Ev, Bodrum, whose style of architecture
can be interpreted as lacking a sense of context
Main photo courtesy of
Moustapha