The castle, which is located within the borders of the historical peninsula in Alanya district center, is one of the important historical structures of the region. The castle is about 5-10 minutes' walk from the town center. The castle, which has a magnificent appearance with its 6-kilometer-long ramparts surrounding it, was started to be used in 1221 during the reign of Alaaddin Keykubat I to protect the city against threats from the sea. During the same period, various restoration works were carried out, and the castle was further strengthened. A cistern was built inside the building in order to avoid problems with water needs.
