They can instead stay at the bottom and feast on Simena’s famous homemade ice cream.
Following a winding cobbled path uphill, passing by the local houses, it is not for anyone with walking difficulties. This late Bronze Age ship discovered in 1982 by Turkish sponge divers had an impressive cargo of which some is on display in the museum.Īlso known as, Kalekoy, Simena castle is undoubtedly not as pompous or grand as castles in the western world, yet the fantastic panoramic views looking down on the famous gulet yachting scene of Turkey that frequently drops anchor in the bay, leave lifetime memories, and makes the perfect selfie background.ĭating from the Byzantine era, with the purpose of fighting off pirates, ancient Lycian tombs scatter the vast landscape, but the walk up to it is also great fun. Its most famous exhibit is the Kas Uluburun shipwreck dating from the 14th century BC. It is surprising to learn that the Knights built it with stones from the remains of the nearby Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.Īs well as a defence port, other uses include a military barracks and prison in the 19th century but its greatest moment of fame was when it became the museum of underwater shipwrecks, and more importantly the biggest in the world devoted to archeology under the sea. At 250 meters above sea level, it is a steep walk to the top, so catch transport going up and then spend hours indulging in the peace, tranquillity, and actual storyline of Alanya’s famous open-air museum.Ģ Bodrum Castle and Underwater Archaeology Museumīuilt by the Knights of Saint John in 1402, the castle sitting on the coastline of Bodrum is its most notable landmark, and probably the most famous of the Bodrum villas you'll see on the peninsula. Offering a fantastic view of the coastline, the 6.5-kilometre castle walls with 140 watchtowers hold within it traces of Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk presence, although much of it is credited towards the latter 13th-century existence. If you are traveling around Turkey, or seeking a day trip from your Turkish villa, the following castles are worth seeing.īelonging to the Antalya region on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, Alanya castle is awaiting approval for addition to the UNESCO World Heritage site list. Some, however, are still the focus of ongoing excavations by experts eager to delve more into the history of these lands. Thankfully, there is no need for them in their traditional capacity, and most have turned into popular tourist attractions. Turkey has its fair share of castles scattered from coast to coast in prominent destinations.
With a strong emphasis on the practical rather than luxury and grandeur, the castles were traditionally used in history as defence against invading enemies. While notable kings of the world built elaborate palaces, armies constructed magnificent castles.
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