One of the two ancient symbols of the city is "Baltalıkapı" (Gate with an ax), a well-preserved Roman gate called as a result of a trapezoid sculpture of a two-headed ax (labrys).
There are a number of historic buildings Turkish Milas, dating from both mentee and Ottoman periods. A number of old houses built in the nineteenth or early twentieth century, which have been preserved in their original appearance are also noteworthy. Of the
three most important mosques of Milas's Grand Mosque dating from 1378 and Orhan Bey Mosque dating from 1330, when it was built, was the capital of the principality Milas Turkish mentee. Imposing Firuz Bey Mosque Something was built shortly after the incorporation
of Milas Ottoman Empire's first named city administrator ottoman.
Milas carpets and rugs woven in wool have been internationally famous for centuries and bears the typical elements. Nowadays, they are no longer produced in the town of Milas, but rather in a dozen villages around Milas.
Castle Beçin capital bey mentee is located in a village dependent Beçin at a distance of 5 km from Milas city. The fortress was restored in 1974, and includes two mosques, two Medresesi, hammam, the remains of a Byzantine chapels and traces of earlier periods.
At a distance of 14 km from Milas center, set on a steep hill and surrounded by pine forests is the old center of Labranda Carian cult, his name echoed again homonymous labrys tradition. The ruins, including a temple, banquet halls and tombs have been excavated
by a Swedish team in the early 20th century, and spectacular views across the valley attracts little interest visitors adventurous ready to climb.
