Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Halikarnas Mozolesi
The original site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Only the foundations, steps, and scattered elements remain, with a reconstruction model and a small exhibition hall on site.
The Mausoleum of Mausolus, the 4th-century BCE ruler of Caria, stood about 45 meters tall, and the word “mausoleum” derives from it. The tomb was destroyed by an earthquake in the Middle Ages, and the Knights of St. John took its stone to build a castle. Its finely carved reliefs are now in the British Museum. On site, you can see the foundation pit, the tomb passage, column bases, and a gallery with a reconstruction model. It is recommended to visit the site first and then compare it with the castle. A visit takes about 45 minutes. The site is a short walk from the north side of the old town.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassus
- Bodrum Marina & Neyzen Tevfik Street
- Bodrum Bar Street (Cumhuriyet Caddesi)
- Bodrum Maritime Museum
- Bodrum Castle
- Myndos Gate
- Bodrum Windmills
- Gümbet Beach