Marmaris Castle and Archeology Museum

Marmaris Castle offers a captivating glimpse into the region's rich history. While relatively small, the museum inside is well-curated, showcasing artifacts that bring the past to life. The real draw, however, is the panoramic view from the ramparts. Overlooking Marmaris Harbor, the bustling marina, and the surrounding coastline, it's a photographer's dream. The climb can be a bit steep, but the vistas are well worth the effort. A must-see for history buffs and anyone seeking stunning views. Don't forget your camera! The castle provides some excellent photo opportunities and overall a good experience with nice views and history.

Marmaris Castle — History, Views, and Hidden Charm A wonderful castle perched at the top of Marmaris Old Town — beautifully maintained and absolutely worth the €6 entry. Each exhibit has clear explanations, with QR codes linking to more detailed information that really brings the history to life. The views across Marmaris and the bay are breathtaking, but be warned — there’s very little shade up there, so cover up or bring plenty of water! Wandering up the narrow cobbled streets to the castle is a lovely escape from the bustle of the bazaar and its energetic shopkeepers. Along the way, little old ladies sell their wares right from their own front doors, draping colourful keepsakes from windows and doorways. They’re warm and welcoming, always happy to chat and ask a little about you, but never push for a sale — a genuine, peaceful contrast to the lively bazaar below, full of “genuine fake” clothes and bags. Take your time, stop for an iced coffee, and enjoy the climb — it’s one of the most charming parts of Marmaris. The castle itself dates back to around 3000 BC in its earliest form, but the structure we see today was rebuilt by Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century, just before his campaign to Rhodes. It served as both a fortress and later as a residence, and today houses the Marmaris Museum, featuring fascinating archaeological and ethnographic exhibits that tell the story of the region’s past. A true hidden gem — full of history, charm, and unbeatable views. Don’t miss it.

Beautiful views, very quick to navigate and it's a lovely collection to walk around, however a large tour arrived just in front of us who hadn't organised their tickets beforehand. Hottest day of our holiday and we ended up queuing for almost half an hour in direct sunlight. Definitely could have been managed much better by opening another sales booth or moving the group to the side until they'd got sorted and allowing smaller groups to pass through first!

Beautiful castle. Lovely display of archeological finds. Great views from the top as well. We had a lovely time. Staff are really friendly. €6 to get in for an adult. There is somewhere to store prams at the entrance. We carried our son around, but he is only 7 months. A fair few stairs in the castle. Please note there are stairs to get up to entrance. Not wheelchair friendly.

Visited Marmaris Castle. The view from on top of the castle were absolutely amazing, you could see all the way across Marmaris and out to sea. It also gave great views of the harbour and the boats coming in and out. There was a 6 euro entry fee, but it was worth it. The castle its self isn't very big but has a lot of information about it's history, with some good artifacts to look at. It's isn't buggy friendly but the staff were really helpful and let us leave our buggy at the main office while we walked around. There are quite a lot of steps to gain access to the different parts of the castle which might be difficult for some people.

We visited Marmaris Castle Museum on Sunday night and loved the new concept they’ve developed — The Night Museum. Since Marmaris can be extremely hot, visiting in the evening lets you explore comfortably, avoid the midday sun, and even enjoy the sunset from the castle walls. The museum features both open-air and indoor rooms, giving you a nice glimpse into the local history. It’s not a large museum, but it’s enough to understand the area’s ancient background. Our main reason for visiting was to see the newly discovered statue “Leyla” — a magnificent piece recently found by a local fisherman. The only downside was, unfortunately, the other visitors. Many seemed obsessed with taking photos from the castle walls, making it hard to find a quiet spot to simply enjoy the view. The walls had clear warnings not to sit or climb on them, yet many tourists ignored this for the sake of a photo. Please be respectful of the site and its history.

Nice small castle, well looked after and has good views over the harbour. Honestly found the surrounding area (old town) more beautiful.

In Marmaris for a day trip and stopped by to visit the old castle in old town of Marmaris. It is a good mix between info and adventure. Beautiful view of Marmaris and the harbour! Takes maybe 40-60min for a visit. Make sure to also stop at the near by panorama bars.