Located on a hill overlooking Bodrum's harbor and famous castle, the Ancient Theater, or the Roman Ancient Theater, is one of the most beautiful historical landmarks of Turkey's Bodrum history that tell the story of the city's ancient past, built in the 4th century BC. The Ancient Theater was where kings met the people under the reign of Halikarnassos ruler King Mosulos, and was developed for its current status in the 2nd century B.C. As in ancient Roman theaters, the Ancient Theater consists of three main parts: The theater, the orchestra, and the stonework. The Ancient Theater has a capacity of approximately 13,000 people, and the amphitheater has become an open museum after excavations in 1973 and is currently used for festivals and musical performances.

Activities you can do at the Bodrum Ancient Theater

• walk over the Oval-like stage, take pictures of Roman architecture scattered around it, and audience seating at the Coliseum. You can also take some pictures of the theater while you are sitting in the runway seats, and there is no need to walk around for better pictures.

•  and don't forget to reach the highest point in the amphitheater to take the most beautiful panoramic pictures of Bodrum Harbor and the ancient castle overlooking the amphitheater.