Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus
Bodrum Antik Tiyatrosu
The ancient theater of Halicarnassus, built in the Mausolus era and set into the hillside, with views over Bodrum's entire harbor and castle.
The theater was first built in the 4th century BCE and expanded during the Roman period. It could once hold around 10,000 people. Part of the seating has been restored, and concerts are occasionally held here in summer. It sits on a hillside beside the main road, and the upper seats are a great place to photograph the panorama of the harbor and castle. Admission is inexpensive or covered by the museum pass. A visit takes about 30 to 40 minutes, and it can be combined with the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–19:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- Myndos Gate
- Bodrum Marina & Neyzen Tevfik Street
- Bodrum Bar Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi)
- Bodrum Maritime Museum
- Bodrum Castle
- Gümbet Beach
- Bodrum Windmills