Alara Castle (Alara Kalesi)
Alanya, Turkey
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- Type
- Castle in Turkey
Visitor information
- Address: Çakallar, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Türkiye
- Official website: https://www.alanya.bel.tr/S/877/Alara-Castle
People also ask
What is the castle called in Alanya?
Alanya Castle (Alanya Kalesi) is a medieval castle in the southern Turkish city of Alanya. Most of the castle was built in the 13th century under the Seljuq Sultanate of Rûm, following the city's conquest in 1220 by Alaeddin Keykubad I, as part of a building campaign, that included the Kızıl Kule.
How many Russians are in Alanya?
According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), as of 2024, 10% of the city's population consists of foreigners. Official statistics show that Alanya has a population of 361,873 people, with 36,465 being foreign nationals. The largest group among foreigners are Russians, with a total of 11,720 people.
Is Alanya Castle worth visiting?
The views are great. This place is definitely worth a visit. The castle consists of four separate sections. Be sure to visit each one.
Who lived in Alanya Castle?
Surrounded by walls of 6 km length and situated on 10 hectares of the peninsula, The Castle of Alanya hosted Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations.