Red Tower
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Dinka M
Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina191 contributions
Sep 2020
The Red Tower is really nice to visit, I personally liked the most that you can walk along the walls that lead to the tower from the fortress (a small part) because it is impossible on the fortress itself. It has a couple of floors, the stairs are quite steep so I would not recommend people who have difficulty moving to climb the floors. People who go with small children are best to have a scarf or stretcher attached to their chest to make it easier to move. The view from the fortress itself on the harbor and the shipyard is very beautiful. The ticket is 10tl per person, but if you buy it complete with a ticket for the shipyard, there are 15tl together.
Written September 28, 2020
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia16,866 contributions
Aug 2021
The Red Tower is set just beneath the Alanya Castle and hill, by the old port.
As the rest of the Castle it was built by Seljuks during the 13 c when they conquered the area. It's an octagonal brick structure with a small museum inside.
You can admire the tower for free from very close, but it's best to buy a combo ticket which also includes the Damlatas cave and the old shipyard.
As the rest of the Castle it was built by Seljuks during the 13 c when they conquered the area. It's an octagonal brick structure with a small museum inside.
You can admire the tower for free from very close, but it's best to buy a combo ticket which also includes the Damlatas cave and the old shipyard.
Written October 19, 2021
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Jane2003rugby
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK247 contributions
Aug 2019
The Red Tower is located at the end of the harbour, just up from the jetty.
The opening hours where 9.00 am - 19.00 pm in the summer.
Entrance fee was 7 TL or 10 TL with the Shipyard or 14 TL with Shipyard & Damlatas cave.
Four floors to visit, plus the turret with fantastic views at the top.
As this is a medieval tower, there are lots of steep ,narrow, steps to climb, so not suitable for people with disabilities, or small children.
Displays, models, old photos, on each floor.
A must do, is on the second floor, walk out onto the old walls, the only way you can access it, again great views, but a lot of people miss it.
The opening hours where 9.00 am - 19.00 pm in the summer.
Entrance fee was 7 TL or 10 TL with the Shipyard or 14 TL with Shipyard & Damlatas cave.
Four floors to visit, plus the turret with fantastic views at the top.
As this is a medieval tower, there are lots of steep ,narrow, steps to climb, so not suitable for people with disabilities, or small children.
Displays, models, old photos, on each floor.
A must do, is on the second floor, walk out onto the old walls, the only way you can access it, again great views, but a lot of people miss it.
Written February 28, 2020
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Johanna P
5 contributions
Dec 2019
I could'n be more surprised when I went in to the Red tower. With skilful lighting and all those arches I felt like I'd been in a cathedral or is some other holy place. There was quiet so it was easy to relax, enjoy the atmosphere and forget everything else. In a first floor I felt like I was in an other world and could spend there hours. NExt floors up where also surprise, especially if you have never been in a place like this. If you want to go also to the upper floors and enjoy all views and details you need to climb very old and steep stone stairs and have enough power to do it, but it is definietly woth of it. This has been one of the biggest surprises here in Alanya, and I recommend to visit with time and with camera.
Written January 22, 2020
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jstrickland
california45 contributions
I liked the red tower even though it's not much compared to the rest of Turkey's sites. It too offered a nice view of the sea and we enjoyed climbing the winding steps to the top floor. It is empty inside though, except for some interesting wooden doors leaned against one wall. Allow 30 minutes here
Written April 1, 2008
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Michelle K
Haverhill, UK35 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Beautiful architecture and wonderful views, very hilly and steep though, so not really suitable for older people or disabled
Written September 2, 2020
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StuffyDoor
Cambridge, UK238 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
I will be honest, from the outside I thought this was just your average old building (my partner is the history buff, not me). I was mistaken, massively. On entering, the inside is totally different. Continuing on up stairs, the layout shows you how the Tower was used for defence. A 360 degree view of the area. Going up further, gives you panoramic views of just about anywhere.
10TL buys you a ticket for the Caves, the Shipyard and the Tower. Very much worth doing.
10TL buys you a ticket for the Caves, the Shipyard and the Tower. Very much worth doing.
Written April 1, 2017
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ms_ling_69
Bristol, UK146 contributions
We visited the Kizil Kule/Red Tower after buying a combined ticket for 10 lira that got us entrance to the red tower, the Tersane shipyard next door and to Damlatas Cave by Cleopatra Beach.
The tower I believe was the watchtower for Alanya Kelesi Castle. It's quite small but so wonderfully cool after more than an hour exploring the shipyard (well worth a visit).
When you enter the tower you are in a circular room. There are various boards placed around with printed pictures and information and some models of ships.
The upper levels are reached via some steep stone steps but the views are stunning once you reach the open air top level.
The tower I believe was the watchtower for Alanya Kelesi Castle. It's quite small but so wonderfully cool after more than an hour exploring the shipyard (well worth a visit).
When you enter the tower you are in a circular room. There are various boards placed around with printed pictures and information and some models of ships.
The upper levels are reached via some steep stone steps but the views are stunning once you reach the open air top level.
Written July 4, 2014
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Brian
Flint, UK166 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
This is great if you lay bricks but fine for history buffs, you have to pay, but this also gives you entrance fee for the cave which in fact is a good walk away, but ticket valid for next day.
Written October 11, 2020
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rosieposielakes
lakes43 contributions
Nov 2019
Very interesting , lots of information, the steps up the stairs are very high, so if you've got limited mobility you might struggle.Great view from the top!
Written November 30, 2019
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