Kastelen in Alanya

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.

Alanya Castle & Ruins — Kaart

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Red Tower

The Red Tower is a historical tower in the Turkish city of Alanya. The building is considered to be the symbol of the city, and is used on…

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Kale

A medieval fortress built on a 250-meter-high peninsula. It features 6.5 kilometers of walls and 140 towers, primarily constructed by the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum in the 13th century over earlier Byzantine and Roman foundations.

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Ehmedek

A middle-castle fortification located north of the inner citadel. Built on the site of an earlier Byzantine fortress, it was expanded in 1227 by the Seljuks to provide additional defense for the sultan's palace.

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Church ruin

An 11th-century Byzantine church located within the inner citadel. It features a cross-in-square architectural plan and remnants of original frescoes, representing the Christian heritage of the fortress before the Seljuk conquest.

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Arap Evliyası

A small Byzantine chapel situated on the eastern slopes of the castle hill. Later repurposed as a Muslim shrine, the structure exhibits a mix of religious influences and offers views over the harbor.