Alanya Archaeological Museum
Alanya Arkeoloji Müzesi
A collection of artifacts unearthed from ancient sites around Alanya. The museum's highlight is a Roman-era bronze statue of Heracles.
The museum opened in 1967. It is modest in size and displays artifacts from the Bronze Age to the Ottoman period. The most famous piece is a bronze statue of Heracles from about the 2nd century AD. Other highlights include a Phoenician inscribed stele, coins, pottery, and ethnographic items. The courtyard holds stone sarcophagi and column capitals. Admission is inexpensive, and a visit takes about 1 hour. The interior stays cool, making it a good escape from the midday sun. It is about 5 minutes on foot from Damlataş Cave.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–19:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Alanya Cable Car
- Damlataş Cave
- Cleopatra Beach
- Alanya Castle
- Red Tower (Kızıl Kule)
- Atatürk House Museum (Alanya)
- Alanya Harbour & Cave Boat Tour
- Alanya Tersane (Seljuk Shipyard)