Alanya Shipyard | History, Entrance Fee and Visitor Guide

Alanya Shipyard: The Seljuk Maritime Heritage on the Mediterranean

Alanya Shipyard | History, Entrance Fee and Visitor Guide


Located in Alanya, the pearl of Antalya, just south of the Red Tower overlooking the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean, Alanya Shipyard holds the distinction of being the only shipyard from the Seljuk period to survive to the present day in Turkey ⚓ Built in 1228, this magnificent structure showcases the power and vision of the Anatolian Seljuk State in the field of maritime affairs. Every year, hundreds of thousands of domestic and international tourists visit Alanya Shipyard to discover this unique historical heritage ✨

Alanya Shipyard was commissioned by Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat I ⏳ When the Sultan conquered Alanya in 1221, he acted with the vision of transforming the city into an important naval base. Construction of the shipyard began immediately after the completion of the Red Tower and was finished in 1228. This strategic move consolidated Seljuk dominance in the Mediterranean and made Alanya

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