16.07.2025
Castle of St. Peter
Enter the Castle of St. John to enjoy one of the world’s great museum experiences. Built in the early 15th century by the Knights Hospitaller, the castle spans an incredible 30,000 square feet at its base. It’s so grand, in fact, the Knights had to use materials taken from the legendary Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, the castle and its exhibits proudly take visitors from Turkey’s Bronze Age through Roman times and into the Byzantine era. Behold its five imposing towers – the English Tower, the Italian Tower, the French Tower, the German Tower and the Snake Tower. Visit Carian Princess Hall and view the supposed remains of Princess Ada, sister of the great King Mausolos, who died around 325 BC. Some of the castle’s most fascinating finds, highlighted by a Roman shipwreck and amphora exhibition, are found within its acclaimed Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
