Halicarnassus, Bodrum

Name: Halicarnassus
Address: Bodrum, Turkey

#5 among attractions in Bodrum

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Halicarnassus was an ancient Greek city in Caria, in Anatolia. It was located in southwest Caria, on an advantageous site on the Gulf of Gökova, which is now in Bodrum, Turkey. The city was famous for the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, also known simply as the Tomb of Mausolus, whose name provided the origin of the word "mausoleum". The mausoleum, built from 353 to 350 BC, ranked as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. ()

Local name: Halikarnas Coordinates: 37°2'4"N, 27°25'9"E

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Halicarnassus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bodrum Castle, Salmacis, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Newold CLUB.

0.6 miE
Forts and castles
Bodrum Castle, Bodrum
15 min walk • Perched on the edge of Turkey's picturesque Aegean coast, Bodrum Castle stands as a sentinel over the harbor of the city of Bodrum. This historic fortress, also known as the Castle of St. Peter, is a museum that offers visitors a journey through time amidst its ancient...
~1610 ftS
Fountain
Salmacis, Bodrum
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Bodrum, Turkey, lies Salmacis, a site steeped in myth and history. The Salmacis Fountain, known for its legendary association with the tale of Hermaphroditus and the nymph Salmacis, is a captivating attraction that draws in...
~1890 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Bodrum
10 min walk • The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or Tomb of Mausolus was a tomb built between 353 and 350 BC in Halicarnassus for Mausolus, a native Anatolian from Caria and a satrap in the Achaemenid Empire, and his sister-wife Artemisia II of Caria.
0.6 miE
37°2'1"N • 27°25'48"E
Newold CLUB, Bodrum
16 min walk • Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife

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Which popular attractions are close to Halicarnassus?

Nearby attractions include Salmacis, Bodrum (8 min walk), Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Bodrum (10 min walk), Bodrum Castle, Bodrum (15 min walk), Newold CLUB, Bodrum (16 min walk).