Hidirlik Kulesi, Antalya, Turkey

Antalya's Hidirlik Kulesi is a landmark tower of tawny stone where Kaleiçi (Old Antalya) meets Karaalioglu Parki.

The 14-meter-high tower, set in a small park, overlooks the falez (cliffs) of Antalya, and the Roman (Yacht) Harbor. Its foundations are said to date from the 2nd century AD.

Its purpose is something of a mystery. Some think it was built as a tomb for a great leader, and bits of fresco within encourage this conjecture. But its situation is perfect to serve as a lighthouse of signal tower or lookout for shipping in Antalya's ever-important harbor, so that was probably its purpose.

Its purpose today is to stand there, where it has for two millennia, and look picturesque, anchoring the western extremity of Karaalioglu Park, and providing a goal for strollers and fine views—especially at sunset—over the Gulf of Antalya.

This is a fine place to stop for a drink, a snack or a meal.

A number of Kaleiçi's small pensions and boutique hotels/inns are just a few steps from the Hidirlik Kulesi along the southern end of Hesapçi Sokak.

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Hidirlik Kulesi, the old stone tower in Antalya, Turkey.