The Red Tower, one of the most magnificent buildings of the historical and cultural heritage of the city, which has left its mark on the skyline of Alanya, is a building that both bears the traces of the past and fascinates its visitors today. For our guests staying at Cleopatra Blue Hawaii Hotel, the Red Tower is an indispensable stop for those who want to understand the spirit of Alanya and witness the history closely.
The Red Tower was built in 1226 by the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat in order to protect the Mediterranean trade and the Port of Alanya. The architect of the building is Abu Ali Reha al-Kettani from Aleppo, the tower has an octagonal plan and is 33 meters high. It gets its current name from the reddish bricks used in its construction. This tower, which is one of the most important parts of Alanya’s defense systems, is also one of the rarest examples of Seljuk stone workmanship. While walking inside the tower, you can have an idea about the military architecture, defense strategies and stonework of the period.
It is quite easy to get to the Red Tower from Cleopatra Blue Hawaii Hotel. You can reach the Red Tower with a pleasant walk of about 10-15 minutes along the coast. Alanya Port, restaurants, souvenir shops and historical buildings accompany you along the way.
The Red Tower is an ideal visiting point for both families with children and history enthusiasts. Children can have fun exploring a historical structure in the tower, while adults can go on a cultural journey by tracing the traces of the past. You can get informative brochures and route suggestions about the tower from the reception of our hotel.
Today, the Red Tower also serves as the Alanya Ethnographic Museum. Many artifacts, photographs and handicrafts belonging to the traditional life of Alanya are exhibited in the tower. Daily life items, clothes and weapons from the Ottoman and Seljuk periods can be seen in this museum. In this respect, the Red Tower is not only an architectural structure, but also a cultural learning space.
When you get to the top of the Red Tower, you will be greeted by a fascinating view. The Port of Alanya, the Castle of Alanya surrounded by blue waters, and the stretching streets of the city offer almost postcard images. Therefore, the tower is an excellent shooting point for photography enthusiasts.
The view from the Red Tower at sunset is a candidate to be one of the most special moments of your Alanya holiday. When the Mediterranean Sea, which stretches as far as the eye can see, combines with golden yellow sunlight, unforgettable squares appear.
To visit the Red Tower is not only to see a historical building; it is also to touch the history, architecture and cultural richness of Alanya. This impressive structure reveals not only the defense history of the region, but also its understanding of art and way of life.
In addition to being one of the most famous buildings in Alanya, the Red Tower is also a representative of the values that the region has carried from the past to the present. As Cleopatra Blue Hawaii Hotel, we offer our guests easy access to this historical structure and maximize their cultural discoveries in Alanya.
If you want to make your holiday in Alanya meaningful and culturally rich, you should definitely add the Red Tower to your list.
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