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02.09.2021 1949
Why are the houses in Bodrum white and have no roofs?
The houses of Bodrum fascinate the viewer again and again with its blue windows as well as its nature and warmth. The main problem here is why the houses in Bodrum are roofless and that is what we researched for you.
Bodrum is one of the indispensable parts of the tourist season and is one of the first places when you think about vacation. The houses of Bodrum, which shine again and again with their bougainvillea flowers and blue painted doors and windows, are not only indispensable for tourism. And why are the houses in Bodrum white?
Blue and white colors, especially preferred in Mediterranean architecture since ancient times, are designed to ward off scorpions, which are dangerous to the inhabitants of the Mediterranean. It is known that some animals, such as the scorpion, who are quite afraid of fire, perceive the color blue as fire and never approach these areas.
Why do Bodrum houses have no roofs?
One of the reasons that white color is preferred in Bodrum houses and the houses without a roof is because it provides a cooler living environment by reducing, if somewhat, the intensity of the heat due to the very hot summer season.
On this subject, Hamdi Erdoğan, the incumbent president of Bodrum, representing the Chamber of Architects, said that the use of the color blue for houses in the architecture of Bodrum repels scorpions and the pots of basil on the window, the reason is that when the wood is opened, window blinds the entry of flies is prevented.
Bodrum houses are of 3 different types
The Bodrum houses have a construction in the form of prisms that do not go unnoticed and are a type of stone house. The three different architectures are the musandıra type, the chewing gum type and the tower type.
Characteristics of the houses of Musandira: While there are sleeping places on the upper floor, the lower part is always the barn. There are no partitions inside the houses. The sections or rooms of the houses are separated from each other by cupboards.
Features of houses from chewing gum: Although it has two floors, it is known to get its name from chewing gum. At the entrance there are rooms on the right and left. Stairs lead upstairs across from these rooms.
Features of tower houses: they are the least common type of house. These houses, which are made up of very old historical buildings, were actually built for defensive purposes. These houses, which have a very solid architecture, are usually square with a pointy point on top.
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