Red Tower
157 reviews
August 23, 2023
As it is fashionable to say now, an atmospheric place. Beautiful views from the tower. She herself has been put in a neat condition. Pleasant tactile sensations when in contact with a stone that has passed through history. There are many locations for vivid photos both in the tower itself and along the wall extending from it along the sea and along the slope of the mountains.
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May 10, 2024
A cool place, there is a place to walk without even paying for an entrance ticket, there is also a nice beach under the tower
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September 10, 2023
It's cool the view is awesome there is a place where you can take pictures of yourself and the sights in the tower it's cool and there is a place to sit
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December 14, 2024
It's beautiful) Interesting) Beautiful view at the top))
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October 11, 2023
An interesting place. Beautiful views. I recommend going up the mountain by funicular, and going down on foot. On the way, you can have a snack in one of the cafes.
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June 17, 2024
We were in this place as part of an excursion tour, stopped at a cafe on the coast for lunch, according to the type of our business lunch. There's not much to look at.
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September 20, 2024
It's beautiful, you need good shoes to see the whole structure for 12 km
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June 9, 2024
Cool. As a minus, climbing into the interior of the tower is inconvenient because the stone steps are all of different sizes.
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February 27
A gun. A must-visit. Views from the top of the trestle.
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July 31, 2024
It's a nice tower, but it's FREE. My friend and I just said that then we would go with friends from Turkey and they let us through for free
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October 7, 2021
Resort Alanya in Turkey is famous not only for its beaches and well-developed tourist infrastructure. The city can rightfully be proud of its architectural and historical sights. The Red Tower (Kyzyl Kule, tour.Kızıl Kule) is rightly considered a symbol of Alanya. It is part of the complex of the Alanian fortress, but its appearance, size and fame compares favorably with other towers that make up the defensive system of the ancient city (according to various sources, there are 60-80 and even, perhaps, more). The Red Tower is an impressive and at the same time beautiful structure. It is a beautifully preserved masterpiece of medieval architecture. The Red Tower was built in 1224-1226 by order of the Seljuk Sultan Alayetdin Keykubat (Europeanized transcription of the name), who in 1221 captured the fortress of Colonoros, where the descendants of the governors of the Byzantine emperors ruled, renamed the city in his honor (Alaye) and began to improve the settlement, since the sultan chose it as the capital of the Seljuk kingdom for the winter This is the place. During that period, famous buildings were erected here, including the magnificent RED TOWER. It was designed and supervised by a specially invited talented Arab architect el Kettani (originally from the territory of modern Syria). Implementing the "order" of Keikubat I, the master applied not only engineering knowledge (it turned out to be a strong fortification, cleverly built from a strategic point of view and did not lose its power over the centuries), but also put his soul into the project: after all, the tower is very beautiful and even elegant. In shape, it is an octagonal prism, crowned with a crown of curly teeth, 29 m wide and 30 m high (walls on the slope of the peninsula, at the foot of which the tower rises) to 34 m (walls from the sea). The color of the walls is due to the material of the building - this is tuff stone - a local rock - and red brick (including those added during the reconstruction of the tower in 1950) Hence the name of the tower, because even in the Middle Ages it was called not the Alaye Tower (the original name in honor of the great sultan-conqueror and beautifier), but very The name RED TOWER was quickly assigned to the new creation because of the shade of its walls, which are very thick and almost solid. The tuff masonry, fastened with a secret, durable solution, is broken from the outside only by narrow oblong holes in the loophole windows and inclusions of marble - during the construction Elkettani fragmentally used fragments of antique columns and bas-reliefs. To protect against potential attackers (throwing weights from above, pouring boiling water and hot oil with molten resin), horizontal cracks in the walls of the tower, hidden by stone shells, were also equipped. The door to the huge tower (with a capacity of up to 2000 people) is so small that a modern adult of average height must bend his head to avoid hitting. It is clear that in the 13th century. this was done intentionally so that the only entrance could be easily walled up in case of danger. There is also a secret exit from the third floor of the tower: it leads to the fortress wall and was intended for the supply of provisions and weapons to the defenders, as well as for the evacuation of people. Inside the fortress there are voluminous, floor-mounted cisterns with drinking water.
The tower is five storeys high. Now a branch of the Alanya Archaeological Museum is located on the ground floor. Whenever I climb the narrow stairs with steep, high, stone steps, moving from floor to floor of this stunning ancient building, when I get into its gloomy corridors and spacious interiors and when I go out onto the upper open terrace, flooded with bright sunshine 10 months a year, it takes my breath away, and the story It seems to come to life within these walls.
Of course, I highly recommend visiting Kyzyl Kule to all guests of the Alanya resorts. It is open (information at the time of writing) from 8:30 to 19:00 daily. Admission in 2021 costs 12 Turkish lira (payment is accepted only in local currency). Complex ticket (Red tower + shipyard+ Damlatash cave) tour 23.lira. It will also be interesting to make excursions around Alanya, which include a visit to the Red Tower and which are conducted by historical guides.
If there are places of power on Earth, then, of course, the Red Tower is one of them.
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December 19, 2024
Very interesting. History. I advise you to take an audio guide at the checkout.
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June 1, 2022
An excellent architectural monument. The symbol of the city of Alanya. With the most beautiful views in all directions of the mountains, the city, the marina and of course the sea. If you are in Alanya, do not spare $ 5 to climb to the very top. Or even better with a guide, since the history is as amazing as the structure of this tower and the fortress extending from it to the peaks of the coastal mountains.
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September 11, 2024
It's a very beautiful place. Views and landscapes, architecture is just space
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July 29, 2023
It is worth a visit - a great view of the sea, passing ships and the fortress. Walking is a pleasure!!! Entrance adult ticket is 30 liras.
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October 22, 2024
A beautiful, atmospheric place)
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June 4, 2024
I love historical places, everything is so beautiful, picturesque, mysterious
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May 24, 2024
The tower is old and interesting. It's worth visiting her. There is not a big beach nearby. Water reading.
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May 7, 2024
I highly recommend wandering around, and if you get to prayer time, it's generally magical to listen to the sounds in this tower!
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March 9, 2024
We were on the observation deck of the tower, the view of the port and the sea, as always, is beautiful
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January 6, 2023
The symbol of Alanya, this fortress is depicted on the coat of arms of the city) is the most important attraction. Very beautiful, beautiful views, worth a visit, not expensive about 5 bucks.
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January 15
Everything is fine, but you can't pay in cash.
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October 4, 2023
You can walk around museums and climb the mountain, swim and eat) all in one place 😂
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October 20, 2024
Something happened to the flag ((not the order!
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December 16, 2024
The old tower , a good view from it
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January 4
Nothing special- the tower is like a tower. The entrance fee of 150 lire is too expensive. There's probably nothing there, just like in the Swallow's Nest in Yalta.
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February 26
Definitely worth a visit!
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October 21, 2024
It's cool, but it's become paid
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February 25
Interesting. Nicely.
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November 18, 2022
The business card of Alanya, if you visit this resort on vacation, the cost is not high. You don't have to go up to the tower itself. and take a free walk along the walls of the fortress, beautiful views open up!
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October 25, 2024
Beautiful views at the very top, the stairs are steep and high, it's hard to climb
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January 31, 2023
The Red Tower is a great place with beautiful views. It is worth coming to it just to admire Alanya from a height. The cost is about 60 liras.
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September 29, 2023
An unexpectedly interesting place, with history and energy. Stunning views of the surrounding area. The beach at the tower will be appreciated by those who do not know how to swim and love sand.
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November 11, 2024
The experience is amazing
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November 30, 2024
A very beautiful place, I recommend it.
Tickets from 60 to 250 lire.
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September 18, 2024
One look at it, a lot of people, piles of garbage everywhere
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September 18, 2023
It is not worth going there, it is better to climb the mountain or visit the inscription love you alania, especially in the evening, at sunset
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November 5, 2023
Interestingly, the view from above...very beautiful..the guide is wonderful...
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January 27
The perfect place!!
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June 3, 2024
Beautiful view, nice to walk !
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January 5
An interesting tower
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March 7
It's a beautiful place
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January 21, 2021
The Red Tower is one of the main attractions of Alanya, a symbol of the city, depicted on its coat of arms. A powerful and formidable structure. It was built in the XIII century for the defense of the fortress and the shipyard. The octagonal tower, 33 meters high, is located in the port and consists of 5 floors. The museum of Alanya is located on the ground floor, a steep staircase leads to the upper floors, which offer beautiful views of the city and the port. There is a water collection tank in the middle of the tower. And of course, as with all buildings, the Turkish flag is flying over the tower.
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August 6, 2024
A beautiful place and a view from the tower, inside it is good to escape from the heat. but there is almost nothing inside, there is not much to look at.
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October 2, 2021
We looked at the tower and the shipyard, we really liked it, it's impressive, on the way to the shipyard, you can take a lot of beautiful photos on the wall. Ticket 12 lira only for the tower, 17 lira tower+shipyard, 23 lira tower+shipyard+damlatash cave.
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January 21
I liked it.
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May 29, 2024
A beautiful historical place
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June 1, 2021
The tower will turn 800 years old in 2026!!!
The height of the Kyzyl Kule tower is 33 meters, which is approximately 11 floors of a typical high-rise building, there is no elevator. It is difficult to climb up, the steps are high and not very comfortable.
Other metric parameters of the tower: diameter of 29 meters, wall thickness — 12.5 meters. The real floors are only 5 — ground, ground, suspended, open floor (roof) and terrace.
The terrace offers a very beautiful view of the city and the seaport.
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August 8, 2022
The architectural monument is impressive. A beautiful view opens from the tower. I recommend you to visit.
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January 21, 2022
I wasn't particularly eager to go to this tower, but it exceeded all expectations. It's interesting inside, the view from it is good. At the entrance to it, you can buy a combo ticket to the cave, the shipyard and this tower.
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