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Marmaris culture

Marmaris is not just a place sea, sun, rest and fun. It is also a place with international events. Starting in September 2000, and ever since on annually bases, there is an international tango festival. If you are a yacht person, than in Marmaris you can partake in one of (or all) the competitions, or just watch it. Yacht's people come from all over the world for these events. It is possible to sea boats with English, Australian, E.U members, north and south America flags.

Marmaris amphitheater (next to the cemetery), holds many concerts and musical events, especially, in the months of July and August. Some of the performing artists are not Turks, and some even come from outside of Turkey. In addition to that, there are ethnical music concerts in Marmaris. Groups from all over the world come to Marmaris, for this colorful festival. It lasts for few days, while each group has its own special costume. Part of this festival is, a belly dance competition, with many styles of belly dancing.

Marmaris International tango festival
Tango lovers from all around the world coming to Marmaris for this event, since 2000. Some of the most famous name of tango, such as;Ulli Barth from Germany, Eric Jorissen from Holland, Claudio Hoffman & Pilar Alvarez from Argentina, and, Emed Cheman from Spain, partake at time, in this event. The festival's days are felled with dancing competitions, when the music is played by international bands.

Marmaris Maritime festival
This international sea festival, started on April 27 2005. It is a week long, with many events and combinations as well. It is organized by the municipality of Marmaris, the Marmaris Yachting club and the Turkish navy. It is the biggest maritime event in Turkey, with boats, ships and people from all over the world. The events are all over Marmaris, Icmeler and Armutalan. It ranges from beach volleyball, through diving, synchronized swimming, “Tour De Marmaris”, yachts' races, tug of war competitions, cocking contests, parades , there are also live concerts on the streets, shows, fire works and much more. On the first festival, an Olympic swimming pool was opened. Some countries have send some war ships to be placed on display, and the sailors paraded on the streets.

Marmaris Yachts festival
The yachts festival was established in 1981 and it is happening in April, every year. Yacht clubs from all over the world participant in this event. The race takes place between the bays of Marmaris and Icmeler. Many people stand on the hills that over look the beautiful bays. This is also the time when buyers and sellers get together, to buy/ sell yachts.

The international Gulet festival Bozburun- October 2- 4
The Gulet(Turkish yacht) is native to this region Turkey. It is build mainly in the Marmaris, Bozburun and Bodrum areas. It is a good time not just to see the different kinds of Gulets, but also a chance to see Gulet in different stages of constriction.

Marmaris National Children's Festival- April 23
This festival/ holiday, was established by the founder of the modern day Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in 1923. it is dedicated to children, and children at heart. It is customary to handout candy to children, and partake in one of the parades.

Marmaris Chess Club
The club, that is sponsored by the city of Marmaris, has weekly chess tournaments from April until November. In these tournaments, chess players play and practices for international tournaments. One of thus tournaments take place in Marmaris, in the month of August. Many international chess players participate in this tournament. Among the known players, you can find Erik Van Den Doel from Holland' Vladimir Burmakkin from Russia, Tim Upton from Scotland and Pedram Atoofi from Iran.

Marmaris Antiquities and museums
According to the historian Herodotus, the castle of Marmaris exists since 3000 b.c. During the Hellenistic period, Alexander the great, invaded with his army to the Caria region, that Marmaris was part of it.

The 600 besieged residents of the castle understood that they don't have a chance against the sieging army, so they have burned all their properties in the castle, before they fled with their families to the hills.

Alexander, knowing the strategic importance of the castle, ordered to rebuild the castle. He then turned it into dorms for some of his solders, before the went back home.

In 1522, Sultan Suleiman the great, ordered to renovate the castle, before he went on, to conquer the island of Rhodes.

In 1979, the castle was once again rebuild and turned into a museum. There are 7 main galleries in the place. On display, you can see artifacts from around Marmaris. They were brought from places as far as Knidos, and it spans over 2000 years of history. Today, the only inhabitants in the castle, is a family of turtles.

Marmaris castle Opening hours are from 08:00 in the morning until the noon, and from 13:00 until 17:30.

Marmaris's ancient amphitheater
In the summer time, and throughout the touristy season, many shows and concerts are being held. It is an open amphitheater and it's not far from Armutalan.

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