Alanya Castle

Alanya Castle is a spectacular Seljuk ruin perched on a 250-meter-high peninsular with views of the Mediterranean Sea. Alanya Castle, also known as Alanya Fortress, is surrounded by 6km of walls that encompass a number of intriguing buildings and constructions that are well worth visiting today.

Alanya, as we know it now, has a long and illustrious history. From the 4th century BC, references to the ancient city of Coracesium, the name for the early town, can be discovered. Alanya was famous for harboring pirates during antiquity due to its well-designed bay and harbor. However, during Pompey the Great's legendary effort to rid the Mediterranean of pirates, an important fight took place at Alanya, and the pirates were defeated. The city remained under Roman and then Byzantine administration for the rest of the Empire era, but it was not one of the region's more notable communities at the time.

Alanya Castle is located on Turkey's southern coast in the province of Antalya. Alanya is located on the D400, the major coastal route; the next city, Manavgat, is about an hour away. Buses run on a semi-regular basis between Antalya and Alanya; verify schedules before traveling.

Location: Alanya, Turkey