Alanya Red Tower

Red Tower, a unique example of the 13th century medieval Mediterranean defense structures; It was built by the builder Ebu Ali Reha el Kettani from Aleppo by the Seljuk ruler I. Alaaddin Keykubat in order to protect the port, shipyard and Alanya Castle against attacks from the sea.

Many authors have written about Red Tower in the past, one of them is Evliya Çelebi, a 17th century traveller. Evliye Çelebi states that Alanya Castle has a solid octagonal tower on the sea side, this tower took 2000 men during the siege, and the second castle guard sitting here had 40 soldiers. This structure he describes is the Red Tower

On the outer north wall of the building, there is a four-line construction inscription written on the name of Alaaddin Keykubat at a height of 10 m and below it, indicating the date of construction as April 1226, and another construction inscription on the southern wall. The master inscription on the wall to the right of the entrance door states the name of the master who built the building. A total of 56 crenellated windows on the facades of Red Tower; There are 22 boiling pitch and water pouring openings and 6 gargoyles (the gutter extending outward from the eaves along the perimeter of the roof, which takes the rain water and pours it away from the wall foundation.) are located in such a way that the enemy is repelled with boiling pitch and water and makes it impossible to escape.
Having an octagonal plan, Red Tower has a complex interior plan, contrary to its plain exterior. Red Tower; It has five floors: ground floor, first floor, mezzanine, open floor and open terrace.

Red Tower can be seen from many parts of Alanya. It adds a fascinating atmosphere to Alanya with its majesty. It allows everyone who sees it to take a short trip in history. It offers a perfect visual feast with its seaside location. It is a building admired by all local and foreign visitors. The Red Tower, which is a magnificent building from the outside, takes its name from the redness of the outside, and has a magnificent structure inside as well as the outside. It is necessary to visit and feel that atmosphere. This structure, which fascinates those who see it day and night, is carefully protected and great care is taken to ensure that visitors do not damage the structure.

Alanya is a place we should add to your trip. It has a much more unique beauty than it looks from the photos. The photos you will take with the Red Tower behind you by the sea are appreciated by everyone, and leave a unique memory for you.

Seeing and touching Red Tower closely will take you to those days and make you feel the history in your depths. With all its splendor, Red Tower continues to offer a visual feast to those who visit it.

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