Demre Myra Kekova tour

Demre Myra Kekova tour in Turkey is a fascinating historical excursion that will touch on the life and culture of people from four completely different periods, and even inexpensively show the sunken city with the help of a modern open-bottom boat. You can see birthplace of Santa Claus. Religious tourists will also be able to pray at the Church of St. Nicholas.

Demre Myra Kekova tour in Turkey is one of the most popular historical excursion that will tell guests local legends about several very different cultures – Lycian, Byzantine, Hellenic and of course Roman.

Where is Demre

The unique city of Demre is currently located in the province of Antalya. To get to it, follow the D400 until the turn, which will lead directly to the signs to the Museum of Santa Claus.

Birthplace of Santa Claus

The most famous city location at present is the Church of St. Nicholas. Pilgrims from all over the world come here to enjoy the incredibly beautiful building that was erected in honor of Nicholas the Wonderworker, Bishop of the city of Peace, who was him for 43 years from 300 AD. It was this historical figure who became the predecessor of Santa Claus, because he was rightfully called the protector of children and the innocent, and according to legend, he gave gifts to kids at Christmas.

Myra it is the immortal capital of ancient Lycia, which was formerly a province of ancient Rome. It is located just 2 kilometers from Demre, so you can take a fascinating walk from one village to another. At present, such monuments as the acropolis, the amphitheater, where gladiator fights used to take place, Lycian tombs carved right in the mountains and other attractions of the era of ancient people, have been preserved here. Why is the city of Peace so called? The thing is that the locals were deeply religious people, and named it after the incense from the resin "myrrh".

Kekova sunken city

Kekova – it is an incredible sunken city that went under water as a result of an earthquake in the 2nd century AD, but part of its unbroken ruins are still on land. It is located in the southern part of modern Turkey near Demre. To get a better look at his unique household items, a glass-bottom boat will be used as part of the tour.

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