Bodrum Mayor Mazlum Agan, who has held his post for two terms, is running again this month as the People’s Republican Party, or CHP, candidate. Talking about his projects, Agan said they will build a replica of King Mausolus’ Mausoleum, which is currently on display at the British Museum.

Stating they would erect the mausoleum near the 2,500-year-old Ancient Theatre, Agan said: “The place of King Mausolus’ Mausoleum is being visited by thousands of tourists every year. However, they can only see remains of the mausoleum. For that reason, we will build a model mausoleum on a one-to-one scale of the original mausoleum.”

King Mausolus’ Mausoleum

Mausolus, the king of Caria, ruled until his death in 353 BC. Queen Artemisia had a mausoleum built for her husband that was to be known as the finest tomb in the known world.

The mausoleum, standing at over 50 meters, is described as being an enormous white marble tomb with ionic columns to form a temple with a stepped pyramid roof topped with a carriage. Inside the carriage were statues of Mausolus and Artemisia, drawn by four horses. It stood relatively intact for almost 16 centuries until an earthquake in 1304 destroyed it and then it was further broken up in 1522 by the Knights Hospitaller, who used the material to build a castle.

The site has gardens with excavations to the right and a covered arcade to the left. The arcade contains a copy of the famous frieze mainly recovered from the castle walls. The original was sent to the British Museum in London in 1846. Four original fragments were discovered more recently.

source: hurriyet.com.tr

A famous Turkish fashion designer showed Donna all the nice places in Bodrum. She like Bodrum a lot and will definitely come back to Bodrum again. Now she is enjoying a Blue Cruise along the Mediterranean coast.

Did you run in to any celebrities during your stay in Bodrum? Let me know in the comments.

Coolio (born August 1, 1963 in Compton, California) is an American rapper and actor perhaps best known for the hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise.

Coolio is from California and thinks Bodrum and California has many things in common. Well I think California and Bodrum have one thing in common for sure and thats the great weather.

If any one will attend coolio’s concert let me know your experience via the comments below…

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Mustafa’s hotel “Mandal Otel” is located in Gundogan. A 5 star hotel with a very nice interior design. I expect the hotel to be filled with stars and celebrities.

Mustafa just released his new album “Devami Var” already his sixth studio album. After Musti took a career break in 2005, it seems he is back at the top again.

I checked the internet but could not find a link to the Mandal Hotel’s website. Let me know if you know the website address or tell me about your experience, if you have stayed at the Mandal Hotel.

All most any beach along the Mediterranean you’ll see nudity, or at least toplessness. Now also Bodrum will have its own naked beach.

Famous Turkish playboy Hakan Tankut will open a nude camp and a special women hotel in “St. Tropez of Turkey” Bodrum. Hakan bought a bay behind Bogazkoy in Bodrum and for the decoration of his new beach, lots of trees and tropical plants were brought from Miami.

With his Spanish partner, he expects to receive many Spanish tourists as well.

Do you want to bank in the nude? Eat naked? Well, soon Bodrum is the Turkish naked city for you.

A Samba dance show is performed with exotic dancers with the most beautiful costumes like the carnival of Rio de Janeiro and with a live percussion band.

The owner Emre Ergani knows how to entertain his guests. He says , they are very happy with the attention they get with their Brazilian dancers.

for more information visit http://www.biancabeach.com/

During her trip to Bodrum , she was fascinated with the beauty of the surroundings. Lolita said , Bodrum has a beautiful yacht harbour whereby he can easily compete with St.Tropez or Monte Carlo harbours. She said , she definitely would like to visit Bodrum in September and enjoy this fascination town and the kebaps as well.

Samdan Etiler Cliffhanger located on the cliff with its superb view, Cliffhanger offers you a contemporary and luxurious night club and lounge experience. Cliffhanger, powered by Etiler Samdan, takes its place as the only exclusive jet-set spot in Bodrum.

Come and experience the trendy star of Istanbul’s nightlife here at the Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum every Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 pm onwards.

1st runner up became Faruk Horhor , 2nd runner up Yusuf Yilmaz and 3rd runner up Kerim Topsakal and from the women, Zarif Alkan became the winner.

Festival’s spokesman Eryetis Kurtaral said, the festival was a great success and will organize this festival every year from now on.

Since Turkey is one of the leader countries in Body Building, Mr. Eryetis said , they should support these sportsmen by organizing such kind of festivals and shows.

The animation teams of the hotels are serving ice in buckets to cool down the tourists.

Water levels in Bodrum have fallen and the predicted heat wave later this week is expected to put even further pressure on the city’s water supply. The best way to stay cool is to find a shadow or jump in the pool.