Myndos Gate

An interesting site to visit even though there wasn't much to see. I was there alone for about 15 minutes before a tour group pulled up. Quite a few information boards scattered around. You have to use your imagination to guess what it would of been like back in the day. Still good to see a bit of history.

A great spot for a quick stop along the way: a pair of massive towers built from huge blocks with a passage between them gives a rare sense of the scale of the ancient walls of Halicarnassus. This is part of the 4th-century BCE fortifications built under King Mausolus; it was here, in 334 BCE, that fighting took place with Alexander the Great’s forces—chronicles note that many defenders drowned in the ditches by the gate. Today the fragments of the towers with “stepped” corners and the roadway remain; the site is tidy, the path is easy, and there are brief info panels. Plan for 15–30 minutes: stroll, study the masonry, and take a panoramic photo. Best to come toward evening—soft light makes the stone read beautifully. Practical notes: wear shoes with good tread (the rock is slick); parking nearby is limited but manageable. Combined with the Mausoleum and St. Peter’s Castle, it makes a well-rounded walk through the city’s ancient history. Aleks recommends 👍❗️

The gate is on the outskirts of Gumbet and is free to enter and look around. Not a great amount to see, but it does give a sense of ancient history. Best to Google the gate beforehand to give an idea of the siege that happened before this gate. Next to the hut, road side at the entrance is a Carob tree. The seeds were used hundreds of years ago to weigh other items as the seeds were all an identical weight and size. Also worth Googling!

We bumped into this place completely by accident. At first it doesn’t look like a monument at all because of the trash on the floor and the state of the ruins BUT once you pass by it, it looks pretty cool. At sunset it seems like the place to be if you climb to the top!

Took a walk around here on our trip in Turkey. Absolutely beautiful place. Nice and historic. The place looked after. We got shown around by a tour guide that told us the history then left us to walk around on our own. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

A good walk starting from the road running from the marina along the city wall to the Myndos gate. Lots to see and great views. Such a pity it is treated with such little respect, litter and cigarette ends everywhere.

Truly enjoyed walking amongst the ancient ruins of the city, one of two main entrances to the ancient city of Halicarnassus, however, one can not get upset seeing all the rubbish left behind by people ie plastic bottles, cigarettes, packaging. Not to mention extremely close proximity of a resort and how the resort using the ancient site as a storage and even installed a large light on one of the tombs. (See pictures) One expects better care from the municipality to maintain the site and dismantle modern fixtures installed. Go see, enjoy and be saddened by the condition.

Interesting last remaining gate of the city’s ancient walls. Information plaques around the area explain the history. A sad reflection of the times is the number of homeless people using the area.