Alanya Castle
Alanya Kalesi
A castle built by the Seljuks on a rocky headland, encircled by 6.5 km of walls and overlooking two bays and the harbor.
The castle was expanded by Seljuk Sultan Kaykubad I in the 1220s. Its walls stretch about 6.5 km and are studded with 140 towers. The hilltop is divided into three parts: the outer castle, the Ehmedek Fortress and the inner castle. Residents and Ottoman-era houses are still found within the outer castle. Along the way you can visit the Süleymaniye Mosque and a small Byzantine chapel. The inner castle charges admission and overlooks Cleopatra Beach and the harbor. You can reach the top by cable car or by city bus. Watching the sunset from the castle in the evening is especially popular.
Opening hours
Inner fortress about 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Alanya Tersane (Seljuk Shipyard)
- Red Tower (Kızıl Kule)
- Damlataş Cave
- Alanya Archaeological Museum
- Alanya Cable Car
- Alanya Harbour & Cave Boat Tour
- Cleopatra Beach
- Atatürk House Museum (Alanya)