Sights of Alanya (Türkiye)
Alanya is the oldest resort town in Turkey , located in the southernmost part. There is a water park, a museum, a tower, a fortress and parks here. From the city you can go to the most unusual and beautiful places. Many tourists are interested in what to see in Turkey.
This country offers many excursions that you can visit on your own or with a guide. The latter are carried out taking into account safety instructions. Let’s take a closer look at which places, according to tourists’ recommendations, are a must-visit.
List and description of main attractions
- Damlatash cave. It is located within the city limits near the shore and was discovered in 1946. Before her, there was a quarry on this site. Near the entrance there is a beach and a small market. Inside the cave there is only one room where you can see stalactites and stalagmites;
- Cappadocia. This is the very heart of the country, its historical region. Cappadocia is famous for its extraordinary nature and attractions (Valley of Love, open-air museum in Gorim, underground city of Derinkuyu). At sunset, a popular activity here is a hot air balloon ride.
- Suleymaniye Mosque. It was erected in 1231 by order of Aladdin Keykubat. It has first-class acoustics (the architects suspended small balls directly under the dome). The number of minarets is one. The gates and windows of the building are made of wood and decorated with elegant carvings;
- Tersane shipyard. It has existed since 1228, but it was used for its intended purpose only until 1361. The architecture of the shipyard is an example of the development of the Seljuk period. It is located in the port (behind the Red Tower). It can be reached on foot or by boat;
- Karain cave. Stone scrapers, spearheads and various figurines dating back more than 20,000 years have been discovered here. Most of the artifacts found are sent to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara. Before going to the cave, you should stock up on water and take a flashlight. Uniform: sportswear (temperature does not exceed +18 °C).
For those who prefer shopping to excursions, Alanya is an ideal place. On its territory there is a huge number of shops with clothes, jewelry and souvenirs. Markets are very popular; here you can find unusual antiques. Among the advantages of shopping in Turkey:
- convenient store opening hours;
- friendly attitude of sellers;
- affordable prices;
- VAT refund benefit (Tax Free).
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