- General Information
- İskenderun is a major Mediterranean port city in Hatay, Turkey
- Named after Alexander the Great, originally Alexandria ad Issum
- Population of about 250,000 people as of early 2020s
- Under French rule for about two decades after World War I
- Transportation
- Nearest international airport is Adana (ADA)
- Domestic flights available at Hatay Airport (HTY)
- Connected to Turkey by O-53 motorway and D817 highway
- Limited passenger ferry services, except from Kyrenia
- Attractions
- Waterfront features subtropical foliage and Turkish flags
- Central Bank building showcases French colonial architecture
- Naval Museum displays Ottoman navy artifacts
- Cathedral of the Annunciation built in 1871
- Local Cuisine
- Famous for künefe dessert and döner kebab
- Park Forbes AVM offers shopping and food chains
- Surrounding Areas
- Ancient Issos site 54 km north, site of Alexander's victory
- Belen mountain town 15 km south, birdwatching spot
- Arsuz resort 35 km southwest, known for traditional architecture