Kızıl Kule

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Kızıl Kule is a prominent 13th-century red-brick defensive tower and symbol of Alanya, Turkey, notable for its Seljuk military architecture and coastal fortification role.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf defensive tower
historical building
symbol of Alanya
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Seljuk architecture
military architecture
builtDuring Seljuk Sultanate of Rum period
builtFor Seljuk military defense
color red
constructionEndCentury 13th century
constructionStartCentury 13th century
continent Asia
Europe
country Turkey
currentUse museum
tourist viewpoint
function coastal fortification
defensive tower
hasCulturalSignificance iconic landmark of Alanya
symbol on local emblems and promotions
hasFeature arrow slits
battlements
inner cistern
multiple defensive levels
parapet walkways
spiral staircase
hasShape octagonal tower
heritageStatus symbol of the city of Alanya
languageOfName Turkish
locatedIn Alanya NERFINISHED
Antalya Province NERFINISHED
Turkey
locatedNear Alanya harbor NERFINISHED
Mediterranean Sea
materialUsed red brick
stone
nameMeaning Red Tower NERFINISHED
numberOfSides 8
partOf Alanya Castle fortifications
tourismImportance major attraction in Alanya
usedFor control of sea approaches
defense of Alanya harbor
military observation
visibleFrom Alanya city center
Alanya harbor NERFINISHED

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