The Unique Mugla Houses

In Culture Destinations/Muğla/Summer Destinations December 1, 20222 min read

Unique Mugla Houses and Their Unique Chimneys

One of the important symbols of the city, Unique Mugla Houses are famous for being in harmony with their environment.

It is possible to divide Mugla houses into two as Turkish houses and Greek houses. The distinction between haremlik and selamlık (separate places for women and men) in traditional Turkish houses isn’t included in Muğla houses. The area opening to the garden in Turkish houses generally built on two floors is called “Hayat (life)“. Greek houses, on the other hand, are usually two-storey stone-built houses with simple designs. The ground floor is generally planned as a warehouse for goods and animals and the other as a living space. That the houses facing the street or the road are not separated by a wall shows the social status of the trader.

How Can I Go To Mugla?

1. By plane: The nearest airport to Mugla is the Bodrum-Milas Airport. The airport is about 50 kilometers from the city of Mugla. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rent a car, or catch a bus to reach Mugla. There are lots of flights to Milas and Dalaman airport from Izmir and Istanbul on daily basis.
2. By car: If you are driving from another part of Turkey, you can reach Mugla by taking the E87 or D330 roads. The journey from Istanbul, for example, takes about 10 hours by car. Click here to reach google maps.
3. By bus: There are regular bus services from major cities in Turkey to Mugla. You can book tickets online or at the bus station.
4. By train: There is no direct train service to Mugla, but you can take a train to the nearby city of Denizli and then transfer to a bus or taxi to reach Mugla.