About Myra
Myra (; Ancient Greek: Μύρα, romanized: Mýra) was a city in Lycia in what is today Turkey. The city was probably founded by Lycians, and was located on the river Myros (Ancient Greek: Μύρος; Turkish: Demre Çay), in the fertile alluvial plain between the Massikytos range (Ancient Greek: Μασσικυτός; Turkish: Alaca Dağ) and the Aegean Sea. By the 3rd century BC, the city was Hellenized. Following the wars of the diadochi the area came under the loose control of the Ptolemies, the Seleucids, and finally the Romans.
The region remained under Roman control until it was conquered by the Seljuks and later the Ottomans. During the Ottoman rule the small Turkish town of Kale was established in the area of Myra in the present-day Antalya Province of Turkey. Kale was renamed to Demre in 2005.
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Location and Access
Myra is located in Demre district, Antalya. Coordinates are 36.25917, 29.98528. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Antalya.
Places to Visit Near Myra
Historical Places
Myra Baths
Religious Sites
Church of St. Nicholas, Demre
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Andriake A Church
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Andriake East Baths
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Antalya
- District Demre
- Category Historical Places
- Period Likya · Roma
- Opening hours Yaz ve kış dönemine göre değişir
- Entrance Ücretli · Müzekart geçerli
- Visit duration 1 saat
- Best season İlkbahar ve sonbahar
- Coordinates 36.25917, 29.98528
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