Alanya is a city that fascinates not only with its sea but also with its thousands of years of history. There are many treasures waiting to be discovered in this pearl of the Mediterranean. Here are the top 5 most important places you must see during your holiday:
1. Alanya Castle
Alanya Castle, one of the most magnificent examples of Seljuk architecture, is located on a peninsula approximately 250 meters above sea level. It is the symbol of Alanya with its 6.5 kilometer long walls and magnificent panoramic view. You will feel like you are in an open-air museum while visiting the historical remains in the inner castle.
2. Red Tower (Kizilkule)
Built in the 13th century by the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I, this octagonal structure was built to protect the harbor. Today, the tower, which also hosts the Alanya Ethnography Museum, is an ideal stop for those who want to take a journey into the depths of history.
3. Damlatas Cave
Found coincidentally in 1948 during harbor construction, this cave is famous for its fascinating stalactites and stalagmites. The air inside the cave is known to be good for asthma patients. You must visit this miraculous structure shaped by nature over millions of years.
4. Cleopatra Beach
According to legend, the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra is said to have swam here. This beach, which has a worldwide reputation with its golden sands and crystal clear sea, is the most popular address for enjoying the sea in the center of Alanya.
5. Alanya Shipyard
This historical structure, the first Seljuk shipyard in the Mediterranean, is fascinating with its dominant position over the sea. It has an atmosphere that enchants history lovers with its five-eyed structure and exhibitions on shipbuilding processes inside.
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