Alanya Museum

Alanya is one of the Mediterranean's great tourist towns, with blue-flag beaches and a history that goes back to at least the 4th century BC. Its harbour and strategic position drew many civilizations, and the museum in the town gathers many of the objects that shed light on that layered past.

The building dates from 1967 and was redesigned after renovation works finished in 2012, with a display meant to reflect the history of Alanya and its surroundings. The halls are grouped under headings: Anatolian civilizations, a shipping and maritime section, the Herakles Hall, the Alanya Castle section and a coin section.

In the main hall, showcases follow themes such as mythology, trade, and sport and health, and hold figurines, glass and jewellery. The star piece is a bronze statue of Herakles cast in the 2nd century AD. Outdoors, the garden displays ossuaries, inscriptions and sarcophagi from various periods. It works well as a primer before visiting the castle.