About Church of St. Nicholas, Demre
St. Nicholas Church is an ancient East Roman basilica church in the ancient city of Myra which had been in use until the local Greeks had to leave in 1922, and is now a museum located in modern Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey. It was built above the burial place of Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop of Myra, an important religious figure for Eastern Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholics and the historical inspiration for Santa Claus. Its use dated from its 6th century construction for the state church of the Roman Empire by Justinian the Great. The basilica is on UNESCO's tentative list to become a World Heritage Site.
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Location and Access
Church of St. Nicholas, Demre is located in Demre district, Antalya. Coordinates are 36.24472, 29.98556. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Antalya.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Antalya
- District Demre
- Category Religious Sites
- Period Bizans · 6. yüzyıldan itibaren
- Opening hours Yaz ve kış dönemine göre değişir
- Entrance Ücretli · Müzekart geçerli
- Visit duration 45 dakika
- Best season Yıl boyu
- Coordinates 36.24472, 29.98556
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