Archeology
Museum
The
museum includes certain sections in which archeological and ethnographic works
are kept and exhibited. The most ancient work displayed in this museum, is
the inscription in Phoenician language dated back to 625B.C. Bronze, marble,
ceramics, glass and mosaic finds belonging to Roman, Byzantine periods, an
epitaph in Karaman language and coins of Archaic (7-5 B.C century) , Classical
Ages, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottoman and Republican Periods are exhibited
in archeology section. The ethnography section includes Turkish Islamic works
of art and traditional belongings, guns, handicrafts, jewels, pots and pans
collected from the environs of Alanya. A symbolic section of a traditional
Alanya house can also be seen in this part.
Kızılkule Ethnography Museum
Being the symbol of Alanya, this monumental building was constructed in
1226 for military purposes to defend the pier and was one of the unique
sample of Seljuk art. After being restored between 1951-1953, the structure
gained the function of ethnography museum through the exhibitions of carpets,
clothing, pots and pans, guns,etc peculiar to Alanya.
Alanya Castle
Alanya Castle is the only Seljuk’s castle which has been preserved
until the present day. In 1225 Selçuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat built
the castle on top of the Roman ruins. The castle is a treasure chest of
history. Inside the castle ramparts there are Agios Georgios Church, Kanuni
Sultan Süleyman Mosque, Akşebe Sultan Tomb, the Seljuk Baths,
the artisans' shops, the bazaar's storage rooms, the tomb of Zitti Zeynep,
the Palace of Sultan Alaaddin, big and small cisterns, a lighthouse and
a dungeon.
The Red Tower
The Red Tower (Kızıl Kule) was built in 1226. The five-storey
tower is octagonal. The main support structure of the tower also serves
as a cistern. The bottom floor of the tower is now an ethnographic museum.
Leartis-Learti (Mahmutlar Ruins)
This city is 22 km from Alanya, has churches, baths, cisterns, residential
buildings, a small stadium and theater, temples and streets lines with
columns.
Syedra Ruins
The city of Syedra was founded in the 3rd century BC on the top of a hill,
between the modern day villages of Kargacı and Seki. Inscriptions
found in the portion of the city which was located on the hill and the
surrounding area prove that it is an old Roman ruin. The lintels of the
monumental city gate are still standing. There are 3 pools in the city
which were most likely used as water depots and on both sides of the column-lined
streets there are historic structures and mosaics.
The Port City of Iotape (Aytap)
Iotape is 30 km east of Alanya. The modern day highway along the Mediterranean
coast goes right through this Roman city. The city was named in memory
of King Antiochus' wife, Iotape. The city has a small port measuring 50-100
meters. The most well preserved parts of the city of Iotape are the remains
of the old street, the baths, a church, a necropolis and acropolis.
Selçuklu Shipyard
Built in 1228, the shipyard is 56,5 m in length, 44 m in depth and includes
5 rooms. In case of any danger might come from the south, the shipyard
has been strengthened by a two storey and two room tower.
Süleymaniye (Kale) Mosque
The mosque, which reflects Ottoman architectural design, is known to have
been built in the 16th century on the top of a Selçuk temple. The
wooden windows and doors are beautiful examples of Ottoman carvings.
Emir Bedrüddin Mosque
Beside this mosque, which Emir Bedrüddin built in 1227, is a small
minaret made of cut stone. Its pulpit is one of the examples of carving
art.
Akşebe Sultan Mosque
Akşebe Sultan is one of the first commanders of Alanya castle.The
mosque was made to be built by him in 1230. On the western side of the
mosque there is a minaret special to its own architectural style.
Alara Inn
Built in 1232 by Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat, the Alara Inn is located on
Alara Creek which forms the boundary between Alanya and Manavgat, 9 km
in north of the sea. The 2000 m² inn is made entirely of cut stone.
The guardhouse, fountain, mosque and baths are in mint condition and certainly
worth seeing.
Şarapsa Caravanserai
Located on the 15th km of the Antalya- Alanya highway, Şarapsa Caravanserai
was constructed by Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat's son Giyaseddin Keyhüsrev
II in between the years 1236-1246 on an area which is approximately 850m².
Caves
Damlataş Cave
Büyük
Dipsiz Cave
Çimeniçi
Cave
Dim
Cave
Beldibi
Cave
Derya
Cave
The Others Important Caves
Kadıini Cave
Situated about 15 km in northeast of Alanya, at a place called Çatak,
the picnic areas in the vicinity bring a liveliness to the area.
Korsanlar Cave
The mouth of the cave, which is approximately 10 m wide and 5-6 m. tall,
is big enough to allow boats to go in and out. The dome-shaped interior
with its colorful ceiling leads northward into the pitch-black depths of
the cavern.
Lovers Cave
The mouth of the cave is about 2 m. above the sea and big enough for a
person to get through. The mouth of the cave is adorned with stalactites,
stalagmites and columns.
Fosforlu Cave
Having a similar appearance with Korsanlar Cave, Fosforlu Cave can be accessible
by boat since its entrance is wide enough. Various hues deep into the sea
display superb spectacle.
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