Destination
Halikarnassos
Bodrum was built on Halikarnassos, one of the most famous cities of antiquity. The region was attacked for centuries by invaders coming from outside. The invaders mostly landed in this part of Anatolia via the islands. In antiquity, the region was called Karia. Karia covers all of present-day Muğla province and part of Aydın province. Anatolia, as it is today, was also divided into various regions in antiquity.
Halikarnassos and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Halikarnassos sits within Bodrum, Muğla. The toroti catalogue holds 120 described stops across Muğla, 26 of them in Bodrum.
The nearest stop is Bodrum Sualti Arkeoloji Müzesi (bodrum Kalesi), 160 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Halikarnassos?
- Bodrum was built on Halikarnassos, one of the most famous cities of antiquity. The region was attacked for centuries by invaders coming from outside. The invaders mostly landed in this part of Anatolia via the islands. In antiquity, the region was called Karia. Karia covers all of present-day Muğla province and part of Aydın province. Anatolia, as it is today, was also divided into various regions in antiquity.
- Where is Halikarnassos?
- Halikarnassos is in Bodrum, Muğla.
- How long does it take to visit Halikarnassos?
- The suggested visit time for Halikarnassos is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Halikarnassos?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Halikarnassos; the closest are Bodrum Sualti Arkeoloji Müzesi (bodrum Kalesi), Su Altı Arkeoloji Müzesi, Bodrum Kalesi.