Alanya Guide

Seljuk heritage with views over two bays

The symbol of Alanya, the castle crowns the peninsula with Seljuk-era walls, historic buildings and a unique view over both of the city's bays.

The 800-year-old guardian of the harbour

Built in 1226 to protect the harbour and the shipyard, the octagonal Red Tower is one of the most recognisable landmarks of Alanya and now houses an ethnography museum.

Five vaulted bays opening onto the sea

Built in the same period as the Red Tower, the shipyard with its five vaulted bays opening onto the sea is one of the most striking surviving examples of Seljuk seafaring.

Home of the bronze Heracles

Opened in 1967, the museum tells the story of the region over thousands of years; its most famous piece, a Roman-era bronze statue of Heracles, makes it a must-see in the city centre.

The Temple of Apollo by the sea

West of Alanya, Side is one of the most popular day trips in the region, with the columns of the Temple of Apollo by the sea, a large ancient theatre and a charming bazaar among the ruins.