History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Gümüşkesen Tomb Monument is a monumental masterpiece of art that rises on Gümüşkesen Hill in the west of Milas and is considered a miniature architectural copy of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built in the Roman period (2nd century AD). The monument built from gray-veined Milas marble; It fascinates those who see it with a high burial chamber podium, a columned gallery on the upper floor surrounded by Corinthian capital columns, and a coffered pyramidal roof with geometric reliefs on the ceiling. It is the most concrete evidence that carries the architectural design of the Mausoleum to the present day. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 85 meters; It is located among olive trees on a limestone hill overlooking Milas city center. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Museum ticket is required (Musecard is valid).•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): Open 7 days a week between 08:30 - 17:30.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The landscaping area and observation deck around the monument are flat and suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a museum reception unit, observation terraces and landscape gardens. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Gümüşlük Mahallesi Gümüşkesen Caddesi No:45, 48200 Milas / Muğla.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is in the town center of Milas; It can be reached by passenger vehicle through asphalt streets to the parking lot of the monument.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): Gumusluk minibuses departing from Milas center pass near the monument.•Parking Availability:There is a visitor car park at the entrance of the monument. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photo Spots and Frames:The floral and geometric carvings on the ceiling cassettes of the monument and the Milas city skyline visible through the columns.•Light and Shooting Times:Soft lights of the morning and late afternoon hours before sunset.•Time to Visit:All seasons throughout the year.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:In the center of Milas, you should eat tahini pita and homemade olive oil stuffed vine leaves.