Bodrum, the ancient Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the world. A journey through time from the Carians to Alexander the Great, the Templars and the Knights Hospitaller, through the history of the Ottoman Empire to the founding of modern Turkey. Featuring figures like Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Aristotle Onassis, and the arms dealer Zaharoff, who experienced this era in different and contrasting ways. A guide that connects the present with the past. A guide that describes the current art scene in Bodrum alongside traditional elements. It also serves as a guide to the thermal baths in Turkey, local remedies, and vacation options, in connection with ferries and crossings to Kos and Rhodes, along with their historical contexts. A travel guide that encompasses both past and present.