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Bodrum Castle This impressive castle was first started by the Knights of Rhodes in after their capture of Bodrum in 1402 AD. It is situated on a rocky island in the east of the main harbor. It occupies the area c.180 by 185 meters. Access to the castle is done through seven major gates. A short ramp leads the visitors to the first gate where a warning warns people about spying. Nearly 250 coat of arms bear witness for the Christian occupation of the castle for a while. Although German architect Henrich Schelegelholt between 1415-1437 built the first walls, the caste was renovated so many times to keep up with the new ballistic weapons. During these renovations, the Knights of Rhodes used carvings, architectural pieces, and columns of the Mausoleum, which had been apparently destroyed by an earthquake. Architect built Ancelo Muscettolain 1436 Italian Tower. The fosse begun in 1476. John Candall built the British Tower in 1480. Pierre d'Abusson did the most recent alterations in the castle between 1476-1403.
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