About

Muğla is a city located in southwestern Türkiye, in the southern part of the Aegean Region. Surrounded by the Aegean and the Mediterranean, the city is famous for its rich natural beauties, historical and cultural heritage. Today, the region known as Muğla province was known as Caria in ancient times. Muğla, which carries the marks of humanity since the 6th millennium BC, covers a wide geography named after the Carian and Lycian civilisations of ancient times. The borders of today’s Muğla province consists of a large part of Caria and some settlements of the Lycian civilisation.

Throughout history, the region has been under the rule of such great civilisations such as the Lydian Kingdom, the Persian Empire, Alexander the Great and the Roman Empire. After being under the sovereignty of the Turks, the geography in the region began to be known as Menteşe. This name has its origin from the Menteşâ Principality, which was founded in 1261 and took control over the region in a short time. In 1424, the Menteşe lands, where the Ottoman Empire became the sovereign power, were administered as a sanjak. This region, known as Menteşe Sancak during the Ottoman Empire Period, became a province under the name of Muğla after the announcement of the Republic. The surface area of Muğla province is 12.654 km² and its coastline is 1.589 km.

Muğla is a region that attracs attention with its historical and natural richness. The region is a major centre of attraction in terms of both cultural and touristic aspects with ancient ruins, old cities and glamorous beaches. Especially districts such as Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Datça stand out as holiday destinations known worldwide. Muğla’s unique cuisine, traditional handcrafts and various festivals offer visitors a rich cultural experience. The region is full of beautiful trekking paths and natural parks, making Muğla the perfect place to explore both its historical and natural beauties.