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Bodrum · Place 4 · 23M
Myndos Gate
Surviving towers and masonry from the western entrance to Halicarnassus.
Suggested time30 min
Elevation & effort23 m · Moderate slope
Best windowDaylight, when the uneven ground is easy to see.
Walking noteSlopes or uneven ground.
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Walk west from the theatre area towards Cafer Paşa Caddesi; a taxi is an option for the longer connection from the centre.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
The gate takes its name from the entrance facing the city of Myndos to the west. This structure in Bodrum and the remains at Gümüşlük are separate places.
Why visit
To understand the ancient city boundary through one of its gateways.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Choose an exterior viewpoint that shows both surviving towers.
