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2024 Demre Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
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A Peaceful Church
St Nicholas Church is an ancient East Roman basilica church in the ancient city of Myra, which was originally used as a house of worship for Orthodox Christians between the 5th and 12th centuries.It was rebuilt several times due to weather, earthquakes, floods and war during the period. The building we see today was built on the foundation of an older church after St Nicholas died (Dec 6, 343)to protect his tomb and honour his memory.
It is located in the main square of Demre which is around 220 kilometers 140 minutes drive from Antalya and is open daily from 0830-1900.
Wall paintings of the 12th century about scenes including the life story of St Nicholas in the sepulture located in the south side of the church, he is also known as Santa Claus who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours to childrens.
Absolutely amazing!
Demre, was known as Myra in ancient Lycian times, is on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, in the province of Antalya. The town was important enough by the 4th century to have its own bishop and was the home of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the original Santa Claus. Before the tourist boom began in the early 1980’s Demre was and still, the party is dependent on agriculture, with pomegranate, citrus fruits and vegetables being grown year-round in greenhouses. Local handicrafts, including rug making and the annual camel wrestling festival, also increase income for the town.
Bonus: go rock-climbing for a real rush of adrenaline...
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Turkey: Myra or Saint Nicholas home
The ancient city of Myra is in Antalya’s Demre. The ancient city of Myra was built on a mountain slope overlooking the sea, and Myra is one of the places that impressed people with its rock tombs. Built in about 5th BC Myra was one of the most important cities in Lycia.
One of the impressive ruins of Myra, Lycian temples and rock tombs carved into the steep slopes of the acropolis. Also The Ancient Theater is one of the other important structures of Myra.
If you’re in Antalya I strongly recommend to visit this place. The easiest way to get here is to rent a car , it will take nearly 2 hours driving. Another option is to take a bus to Demre from Antalya bus station and to take a taxi to the ruins from Demre bus station. Actually the ruins are in walking distance and if you got used to walking walk another 20 minutes.
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