Places to see in Iskenderun

  1. İskenderun Castle: Located in the city center, İskenderun Castle is a historical structure dating back to the Byzantine period.
  2. Titus Tunnel: The Titus Tunnel, dating back to the Roman period, is a historical passage created by carving natural rocks.
  3. İskenderun Sea Museum: The İskenderun Sea Museum, located in the city center, hosts many exhibitions about maritime history and culture.
  4. Vakıflı Village: Vakıflı Village is an Armenian village located 30 km east of the city. It is famous for its natural beauty and historical houses.
  5. Harbiye Waterfalls: Located about 15 km from İskenderun, the Harbiye Waterfalls are a tourist attraction that mesmerizes visitors with the natural beauty of water.
  6. İskenderun Coastline: The İskenderun coastline is one of the most beautiful places in the city. You can take long walks by the sea and enjoy the beach.
  7. Saint Pierre Church: Saint Pierre Church is located in the Samandağ district of Hatay province and is one of the oldest churches in the world.

Other Places to Visit

  • Alexandretta Ancient City
  • Kaptan Mehmet Paşa Mosque
  • Güzelyayla (Soğukoluk) Plateau
  • Virgin Mary's Pool
  • Karaağaç Beach
  • Sarıseki Cave
  • Damlataş Cave
  • Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Complex
  • Uzun Bazaar
  • First Bullet Museum
  • İssos Ancient City (Epiphaneia)
  • Payas Castle
  • Hatay Archaeology Museum

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Iskenderun Hotels page.