Destination
Alara Kalesi
Alara Castle was built in 1232 by Seljuk Sultan I. Alaeddin Keykubad and served to ensure the safety of caravans on the Silk Road.
Highlights
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Selçuklu Sultanı I. Alaeddin Keykubad tarafından 1232 yılında yaptırılmıştır. İpekyolu üzerindeki kalenin işlevi, Alara Çayı kenarındaki Alarahan'da mola veren kervanların güvenliğini sağlamaktır. Kale 200 metreden 500 metreye kadar çıkan sarp bir tepe üzerinde kurulmuştur. Görkemli bir görüntüsü vardır. Dış ve iç kale olarak iki kısımdır.
Location and surroundings
Alara Kalesi sits within Alanya, Antalya. The toroti catalogue holds 147 described stops across Antalya, 29 of them in Alanya.
The nearest stop is Alara Han, 70 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Antalya – Mersin route passes 5.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Add this place to your routeFrequently asked
- What is Alara Kalesi?
- Alara Castle was built in 1232 by Seljuk Sultan I. Alaeddin Keykubad and served to ensure the safety of caravans on the Silk Road.
- Where is Alara Kalesi?
- Alara Kalesi is in Alanya, Antalya.
- How long does it take to visit Alara Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Alara Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Alara Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Alara Kalesi; the closest are Alara Han, İncekum Plajı, Okurcalar Plajı.
- Is Alara Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Alara Kalesi lies 5.1 km from the Antalya – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.
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