Myra (Ancient Greek: Μύρα, Mýra) was a city in Lycia. The city was probably founded by Lycian on the river Myros (Ancient Greek: Μύρος; Turkish: Demre Çay), in the fertile alluvial plain between, the Massikytos range (Turkish: Alaca Dağ) and the Aegean Sea. By the 3rd century BC the city was Hellinized.

Myra, one of the most important towns of ancient Lycia, located near the mouth of the Andriacus River on the Mediterranean Sea in southwest Turkey. Its early history is unknown. St. Paul is known to have visited the city, and in the 4th century St. Nicholas was its bishop.

Myra's Andriake port was once one of the largest and most important ports of the time. Today, Andriake is the pier where you can find boat tours. Çayağzı is the best starting point for daily boat tours that stop at Kaleköy, Kekova, Üçağız, and Tersane Bay. You can rent a boat with a small group or join a group.

2024年9月10日 · The ancient city of Myra is located in modern-day Demre, a district of Antalya. Andriake, the port settlement of Myra, is about 5 km southwest. It is thought that the Lycian name of the city is Muri and derives from the myrrh tree (commiphora myrrha) used in the production of Myra oil (Myrrh).

2024年7月20日 · Nestled in the fertile lands of Kale in Antalya, Myra is an ancient Lycian city steeped in history and cultural significance. Known for its impressive rock-cut tombs and the Church of Saint Nicholas, Myra offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Myra was three miles east of Andriaki, the port at the mouth of the Andriacus River. St. Luke visited and St. Paul, the apostle, changed ships here on his way to Rome. Myra, with a population up to 50,000, sat in a valley rich with trees, vines, and flowers.

The Place Where Kybele Became Artemis The story of Myra begins with the embossed tombs of Myra, which was the capital of the Lycian Civilisation for a while, and extends to Andriake Harbour, where it meets the sea. This location is also known as the place where the Goddess Cybele became Artemis.

Myra: town in Lycia, modern Demre. The ancient town is best-known as the residence of Nicholas of Myra, the original saint behind Santa Claus. Among the main buildings of Myra were the granaries in Andriake, the sea port, which was situated about four kilometers southwest of …

2024年12月8日 · Exploring Myra – A Portal to Lycian Civilization. Located in the heart of Demre, Turkey, Myra is a treasure trove of ancient history and cultural significance. Once a prominent city in the Lycian Union, much of its past lies hidden beneath the fertile plains of the Myros River.

Sights & Photos of Myra. The ruins of the ancient city of Myra consist of an impressive necropolis and an adjacent Roman theatre. The well-preserved Roman theatre is large with 35 consecutive rows of seats. The facade of the amphitheatre was richly decorated with theatrical masks and mythological scenes.