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Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The ruins of the monumental tomb that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Typical duration
45 min
Price
Small entry fee
From port
2 km / 1.2 mi
Transfer time
20 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Morning; there is little shade on site
Only the foundations and scattered stones remain of the vast tomb built for King Mausolus in the 4th century BC, but the open-air site explains how the structure that gave us the word 'mausoleum' once towered over Halicarnassus as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Getting there from the port
A 20-25 minute walk uphill from the harbour, or a short taxi
🚌 Best transport: walk💶 Cost: Free (walk) or short taxi