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With the ancient name Korakesion, later named Kalonoros (Beautiful Mountain) during Byzantine rule, the Tophane district is considered to be one of the oldest settlements in Alanya. Located between the ancient areas of Pamphylia and Cilicia in the East and West, the first settlers in this area were probably fugitives of the Trojan War. This community, despite continuous failed attempts by the Romans to conquer their settlements, managed to stay independent for a long time, engaging in piracy and.....
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Located between the ancient areas of Pamphylia and Cilicia in the East and West, the first settlers in this area were probably fugitives of the Trojan War.... Visitable and Ancient Mosques
In Alanya city center there are several mosques that you as tourist and non-Muslim can visit.... Bey Mountains
Bey Mountains are the extended part of the Taurus mountains, ranging from north to south parallel to the Antalya Gulf.<... When Atatürk visited Alanya
When Atatürk visited Aspendos in 1930 he received an invitation from Alanya to visit the town and he promised the inhabitants that he would do so in the near future. In his spare time Atatürk often travelled around the country and he was sailing in the Me... How the banana came to Alanya
Boats departed from Alanya with the course set for places like Egypt and Cyprus. The holds were filled with wood, sesame seeds, beans and different kinds of nuts and fruits. On the way back they had been traded for salt, soap, oil and decorative items fro... Old customs and traditions in Alanya
Remember that not all traditions have a direct purpose but often must be seen as a symbolic act with any logical explanation. The customs and traditions mentioned here is just a selection of many. Often they are not being used any more.... Turn around and glance at the mountains
When the transfer buses from the airport come close to Alanya the conversation about the ocean, the waves and the beach becomes more intense... Sunsearch Profiles |
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