Myra (Demre), Antalya, Turkey: The city of Santa Claus

By asad russel -
About Myra (Demre), Antalya, Turkey
These days as Santa Claus hometown of St. Nicholas best known, for faith tourism and one of the history’s most generous figures those curious about the home Myra (Demre) is an important stop. What the visitors believe no matter that, Myra (Demre) in the Antalya region courtesy provides some of the most amazing Greco-Roman ruins and Lycian in the town of Myra (Demre) itself the Church of St. Nicholas as well as.

History and places for explore
When the Myra (Demre) was founded no one is sure exactly, but at least 5 centuries before Hellenistic times the city existed the research has been shown that. This town had a gymnasium, temples, bathhouse and an agora by the Romans which all built in the 3rd century BC and in the Roman region of Lycia one of the most supremely regarded temple was situated here which was the temple of Artemis Eleuthera.

In 141 AD following an earthquake with the rebuilding of the city basically began the city’s golden age. Near the theater in Demre and the Antalya Museums both of the late Antiquity classic which includes some Greco-Roman masks what are well preserved and the Greco-Roman theater are located. But into the cliffs the carved Lycian tomb probably the best, memorable and striking structure of Myra. In all Lycia as some of the amazing tombs these are regarded.
The early 5th century AD fast forward and thanks to the life of St. Nicholas because a pilgrimage destination Myra became who was born in the nearby Patara. For miraculously curing diseases and charity work St. Nicholas became popular. For the merchants, sailors, children’s, archers and thieves today he is the patron. From 270 AD to 346 AD he lived actually and throughout the young Christian world spread his reputation, and to the Church of Saint Nicholas people began to flock, even today in Demre one of the visitors attraction. On the walls and floors featuring some interesting Byzantine frescoes an earthen church visitors can find today. In 1043 a Byzantine basilica the church became but a few decades later by Italian merchants unfortunately was vandalized, to Bari St. Nicholas bones took the vandals, but for the millions of people still a sacred place is the church. In the town celebration for world peace every year on December 6 held here which is the day of his death.

Some information
Worthwhile a stop in the Cayagzi while in this area. In Roman times was an important port the seaside town because Demre is an island and plying their trade can still be found there today the boat builders. While visiting around the vast ruins and its surrounding area visitors can enjoy a fresh lunch. From the main square of Demre just a block away is located the famous church. From the main square Myra is about 2 km and by a short taxi ride is the best option for visitor to reach there, to Cayagzi also makes the short trip the Dolmuses and taxis. From Kas a 45 minute drive or minibus ride to the east Demre itself. About 3 hours to the east Antalya is the closest airport. According to the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture every year around 544,846 tourist come to visit this city.

Posted by : Unknown 8:32 PM Tags : Travel Destinations

Subscribe by Email

Follow Updates Articles from This Blog via Email