Originally dating to the 14'th century, although the present structure was built by the Mamluke sultan Qansawh el-Ghawri 1501-1516 and has been revised many times since then.
Ayla
free
next to the Mövenpick resort
The old city that was established when Islam came to the area in 622 AD.
The oldest purpose-built Christian church in history
across the street from the JETT bus station, which is just west of the Mövenpick hotel.
A posted sign gives a little bit of information on the church.