Destination
Bargylia Antik Kenti
According to the legend reported by Stephanus Byzantinus, Bargylia was founded by Bellorophon, one of the heroes in Greek mythology. After killing his friend Bargylos, the famous winged horse named Pegasos, with a double kick, he gave the city the name Bargylia in his memory. On the coins minted by the city in the 1st century BC, depictions of Pegasos and Bellorophon, the heroes of this legend, are found.
Bargylia Antik Kenti and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Bargylia Antik Kenti sits within Milas, Muğla. The toroti catalogue holds 120 described stops across Muğla, 19 of them in Milas.
The nearest stop is Güllük, 2.8 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Bargylia Antik Kenti?
- According to the legend reported by Stephanus Byzantinus, Bargylia was founded by Bellorophon, one of the heroes in Greek mythology. After killing his friend Bargylos, the famous winged horse named Pegasos, with a double kick, he gave the city the name Bargylia in his memory. On the coins minted by the city in the 1st century BC, depictions of Pegasos and Bellorophon, the heroes of this legend, are found.
- Where is Bargylia Antik Kenti?
- Bargylia Antik Kenti is in Milas, Muğla.
- How long does it take to visit Bargylia Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Bargylia Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Bargylia Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Bargylia Antik Kenti; the closest are Güllük, İasos Antik Kenti, İasos Balik Pazarı Açik Hava Müzesi.