In Alanya, the pearl of Antalya, a magnificent structure rises on the shore of the deep blue Mediterranean waters, defying centuries: the Red Tower 🏰 Located right at the head of Alanya Harbor, this spectacular tower stands as the city's most recognized symbol and one of the best-preserved Seljuk period monuments in Turkey, witnessing history. Taking its name from its reddish brick walls, the Red Tower welcomes hundreds of thousands of domestic and international tourists every year 🌟

The Red Tower was built in the 13th century by order of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat I ⏳ Completed in 1226, the tower's architect was the famous architect Ebu Ali Reha el-Kettani, brought from Aleppo. When Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat conquered Alanya, he wanted to transform the city into an important naval base and had the Red Tower built for this purpose. The tower was strategically positioned to protect the harbor and shipyard es