Yivli Minaret (Alaaddin Mosque, Center):It is in the
city center of Antalya. It is the minaret of Alaaddin Mosque, which was
converted into a mosque in 1230 by Seljuk Sultan, Alaaddin Keykubad.Catching
one’s eyes at the first look, Yivli Minaret considered as a symbol of the city.
As its structure is cut up into slices by bricks, and constructed with 8 pieces
of semi - cylindrical shape, it is named as Yivli Minaret. Very thick body had
gained an aesthetic structure due to these grooves. Turquoise and dark blue
colored Allah and Mohammad words are written to every direction of the floor.
Kesik Minare Mosque (Korkut Mosque - Cami - i Kebir, Center):That piece
of mosque art from Seljuk period, was previously constructed as Panagelia Church
in the name of Virgin Mary by Byzantium during 5th A.D., and turned into a
mosque by Şehzade Korkut during Bayezit II. It is also known as Korkut Mosque or
Cami-i Kebir due to this reason. It is renamed as Kesik Minaret as the mosque
was destructed after the a fire in 1851.
Kale Mosque (Sultan Süleyman Mosque, Alanya):It is at the west side of
the shipyard of Alanya. It was constructed by Seljuk Sultan, Alaaddin Keykubad
I. As it was re-constructed by Sultan Süleyman between 1530 and 1566, it is also
known as Sultan Süleyman Mosque.
Saint Nicholas Church (Kale - Demre):Myra (Demre) is known as the place
where Saint Nicholas, known as Santa Claus (Father Christmas) in Christianity
world, had performed his duty as a bishop. Moreover the church was constructed
during 6th century as a memorial to Saint Nicholas after his death.
Some remnants of Saint Nicholas tomb which has been stolen to Bari city by
Italian sailors during the second half of our century are currently exhibited in
the Antalya Museum. International Santa Claus (Father Christmas) Festival
organized every year in Kale(Demre) and Kaş between December 6-8 turn into a
symposium where foreigners have also participated in Antalya recently.
Aya Yorgi Church (Alanya):It is thought that the church within the Alanya
Castle, was constructed by Byzantium during 6th century A. D.