History and archaeology / Castle
Süleyman Tower
Yumurtalık, Adana
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A pentagonal sea watchtower built by Süleyman the Magnificent in 1536 against pirates.
Its story
The tower was built to give early warning of pirate raids on the trading port of Ayas. With its pentagonal plan and narrow lookout windows, it is a rare example of Ottoman coastal defense architecture. It is about 2 km from central Yumurtalık.
Key facts
- Admission
- Viewed from outside
- Getting there
- West of Yumurtalık
- Visit duration
- 20 min
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
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36.76861, 35.77694
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%BCleyman_Kulesi