Museums in Alanya

Alanya Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Alanya, Turkey. The museum is divided into two sections, with displays of archaeological and ethnographic artifacts. It contains numerous ceramic, marble, bronze and glass pieces and mosaics from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Of particular note is its 2nd century bronze statue of Hercules, which measures 52 centimetres (20 in) in height. The museum, which was established in 1967, was refurbished in 2012.

Ehmedek Castle, located in Alanya, Antalya, is part of the larger Alanya Castle complex and was built in the 13th century by Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I on the foundations of earlier Hellenistic fortifications. The castle served as a military garrison, the sultan's treasury, and an arsenal during the Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Ehmedek Castle is open daily from 11:00 to 22:30. It is within walking distance of Alanya Castle (441 m), Kızıl Kule (483 m), and Damlataş Beach (655 m), with the nearest public transport being the Kale cable car stop (107 m).

Tersane is a museum located in Alanya, Antalya. Built in 1228 by Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Kayqubad I, it is the first Seljuk shipyard in the Mediterranean and the only surviving Seljuk-era shipyard. The shipyard features five vaulted arches and was used for building military and commercial vessels. The museum offers exhibits on maritime history and shipbuilding. It is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00 and is 659 meters from the Kale cable car stop.

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