Yivli Minare - The Fluted Minaret is an Icon of Antalya: One of the most prominent historical landmarks in Antalya is the Fluted Minaret (Yivli Minare).  Located in Kaleiçi (the old town centre), the Fluted Minaret is one of the oldest of Antalya's Seljuk monuments and an icon of the city. A Seljuk Minaret The Yivli Minare was constructed on the orders of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I, the Seljuk Sultan of Rûm who ruled from 1220-1237. Keykubad I was responsible for sponsoring large … [Read more...]