04/02/2024
Kızılkule, a unique example of 13th century medieval Mediterranean defense structures; It was built by the construction master Ebu Ali Reha el Kettani from Aleppo by the Seljuk ruler Alaaddin Keykubat I in order to protect the port, shipyard and Alanya Castle against attacks from the sea.
Red Tower; It has attracted attention with its majestic appearance in the past as well as today and has taken its place in many books. Evliya Çelebi, one of the 17th century travelers; He states that Alanya Castle has a solid eight-cornered tower on the sea side, that this tower held 2000 men during the siege, and that the second castle guard sitting here had 40 soldiers.