Demre Antalya | Myra Ancient City, Kekova and Visitor Guide

Demre: Legendary Lands of Santa Claus

Demre Antalya | Myra Ancient City, Kekova and Visitor Guide


Located approximately 150 kilometers west of Antalya, Demre houses one of the most important centers of Lycian civilization 🏛️ This district, famous for Myra Ancient City, Santa Claus Church, and Kekova's sunken city, offers the perfect harmony of history and nature. Every year, thousands of domestic and international tourists flock to Demre to explore this unique region ✨

Myra Ancient City formed one of the six major cities of the Lycian League ⏳ With a history dating back to the 5th century BC, it became the most important political and religious center of the region. The Lycian rock tombs carved into cliffs in the shape of houses display one of the most impressive architectural examples of the ancient world 🪨 These unique tomb structures reflect the Lycians' beliefs in life after death.

The Myra Theater built during the Roman period is one of the best-preserved ancient structures in the region 🎭 The

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