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Why go
- The Red Tower (Kızıl Kule), one of the castle's highest points, with an ethnography museum inside.
- The 6.5 km of walls, which visitors can walk along.
- The Süleymaniye Mosque, standing inside the castle walls.
- The small chapel from the Christian era, standing inside the castle.
- The inner citadel İçkale on the peninsula top, now a museum, with the palace Alaeddin Keykubad had built.
Know before you go
- Open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 20:30.
What's inside
- Numerous Ottoman-era villas stand inside the walls.
- The castle has 83 towers and 140 bastions.
Tips for your visit
- Taxis or private vehicles can take you up to the castle.
- A cable car also gives access to the castle.
- Events and festivals are held at the castle.
With kids
- Observation towers are scattered throughout the castle.
- Cleopatra Beach lies just below the castle.
Interesting facts2
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10 hectares
The whole complex covers about 10 hectares.
Alanya Castle - Wikipedia -
The peninsula the castle stands on is protected by the sea on three sides.
Alanya Castle - Wikipedia
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History
The first building stood on a settlement once called Kandeleri. Alaeddin Keykubad of the Seljuq Sultanate of Rûm took the city in 1220-1221 and had the castle built. He also had his palace built in the inner citadel. Later the castle was held by the Karamanoğulları and the Memlükler before I. Süleyman conquered it. Under Ottoman rule, numerous villas were built inside the walls.
- 2nd century BCPirate fighters found the castle as Korakesion.
- 64-65 BCRomans seize the castle, troubled by pirate raids.
- 1220-1221Alaeddin Keykubad takes the city and has the castle built, with his palace in the inner citadel.
- 13th centuryMost of the present fortress is built by the Seljuq Sultanate of Rûm.
- 1403Marshal Boucicaut leads about 3,000 men against the castle; it and its port are taken after a frontal attack.
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- TodayThe castle is an open-air museum, and people still live inside.
Tours and audio guides
- Guided visit
- Some tours organise visits with transport and a guide
How to get there
- 60 minOn footWalking to the inner citadel takes about an hour. Walking paths climb to the castle from its foothills.
Sources: Alanya Castle - Wikipedia · Alanya Castle Guide: History, Views, and Things… · Yerel Rehber ve Yerel REHBER Hakkında · Alanya Kalesi - Wikipedia · Château d'Alanya - Wikipedia · Alanya Kalesi: description (its own site) · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Website
- alanyakalesimuzesi.com.tr/
- Phone
- +90 242 513 12 28
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Alanya Kalesi?
Alanya Kalesi is open every day of the week, Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 20:30.
How long does a visit to Alanya Kalesi take?
Walking to the inner citadel takes about one hour. The castle is spread over a peninsula about 250 metres above the sea, so allow time for the climb.
How do you get to Alanya Kalesi?
Taxis and private vehicles can drive up to the castle, and a cable car also gives access. Walking paths climb from the foothills, and buses stop at points close to the castle.
Is Alanya Kalesi good for children?
Children can explore the observation towers scattered throughout the castle. Cleopatra Beach lies just below the castle.
Can you walk along the walls of Alanya Kalesi?
Yes, visitors can walk along the castle's walls. The surrounding wall is 6.5 km long and has 140 towers.
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