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Facing northwest, to catch the coastal winds, these windmills made of stone and lined with wooden planks, and were used from the 18th century until the 70s as a means to grind flour for the local people
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Bodrum is one of the important touristic places of Turkey. It placed in the south of peninsula which has the same name, surrounded by coastline. It is peaceful in winter but with the spring, touristic places start to open and the whole Bodrum Peninsula comes alive. Bodrum has something for every kind of tourist, with ancient ruins and castles, water sports, bars and restaurants, open air discos and numerous shops and markets. All this ensures you will have an unforgettable holiday Bodrum. Bodrum is a culture blend of sea, history, nature and entertainment. Beginning with banishment of an artist called Halikarnas Fisherman Cevat Þakir Kabaaðaçlý, and Zeki Müren's life in Bodrum, many Turkish artists come to Bodrum to have a holiday or only come to make prestige. In visual press there are always about artists in Bodrum especially in summer time. Bodrum is a few places in the world with its underwater archeology museum. After a while government give importance to Bodrum and its tourism, it became more advanced. Bodrum take interest of investing in tourism after the government's investments. Important investments on entertainment and resting places (hotels, pansions) take place in Bodrum every year as developing. Now there are 2 marinas for yachts tourism. The third marina is still in construction, and in 2004, the harbor of Bodrum will open to serve to ship tourism. Either entertainment enjoyment or peace of mind, Bodrum has the both capacities for you for 24 hours a day. White houses, shiny sea arrived with narrow streets, wooden boats and magnificent nature, Bodrum serves you every kind of affordable holiday.