About Süleyman's Tower
Süleyman's Tower (also called "armed Ayas tower") is a historical building in Yumurtalık district of Adana Province, Turkey.
The tower is situated at the Mediterranean Sea side to the west of Yumurtalık. At 36°46′07″N 35°46′37″E the distance to Yumurtalık district center is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and to Adana is 85 kilometres (53 mi).
The building was an observation tower built in 1536 during the reign of Ottoman sultan Süleyman I (called "the Magnificent"). The pentagonal two storey building was built to observe the sea to protect the busy port of Ayas, Adana from a possible pirate assault.
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Location and Access
Süleyman's Tower is located in Yumurtalık district, Adana. Coordinates are 36.76861, 35.77683. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Adana.
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Quick Facts
- Province Adana
- District Yumurtalık
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 36.76861, 35.77683
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