Alanya

Provincie ·🇹🇷 Turkije

Bevolking 364.180

Oppervlakte 25 km²

Tijdzone Europe/Istanbul

Officiële website www.alanya.bel.tr

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Alanya Essentials

Alanya’s landscape is dominated by a medieval Seljuk fortress perched on a rocky peninsula, surrounded by 13th-century walls and the iconic octagonal Red Tower. The city’s maritime history is preserved in the stone-vaulted Old Shipyard, while the natural world is showcased in the stalactite-filled Damlataş Cave and the fine sands of Cleopatra Beach. This selection covers the city's essential landmarks, from high-altitude viewing terraces and cable car ascents to the historic house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk once stayed.

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Alanya Castle & Ruins

This collection highlights the architectural legacy of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum and the Byzantine Empire on Alanya’s rocky peninsula. The 13th-century Alanya Castle features 6.5 kilometers of defensive walls and 140 bastions, enclosing the inner citadel and the octagonal Red Tower at the harbor. Within the fortifications, find the Ehmedek middle castle and Byzantine-era ruins, including the 11th-century church in the inner citadel and the Arap Evliyası chapel, reflecting the city’s multi-layered maritime history.

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Museums of Alanya

Alanya’s historical landscape is defined by its Seljuk-era fortifications and diverse museum collections. This list includes the iconic 13th-century Red Tower and the expansive Alanya Castle complex, which features 6.5 kilometers of defensive walls and the Ehmedek fortification. The Archaeological Museum showcases local finds ranging from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine era, including the famous bronze Heracles statue. Additionally, the Atatürk House Museum offers a glimpse into traditional 19th-century domestic architecture and the Turkish Republic's early history.

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