Myra Ancient City Skip-the-Ticket-Line Ticket
Myra Ancient City Skip-the-Ticket-Line Ticket
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Discover the historical beauties of Myra, an ancient Lycian city renowned for its St. Nicholas Church, Roman theater, and rock-cut tombs. The site highlights the Lycian Civilization's rich history and its importance to early Christianity.
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- Rock-Cut Tombs: Tombs carved into cliffs, showcasing ancient Lycian burial practices and carvings.
- Roman Theater: A well-preserved ancient theater with stunning architectural details.
- St. Nicholas Church: The resting place of St. Nicholas, widely known as Santa Claus.
- Lycian Union: One of the six major cities with three voting rights in the Lycian Confederation.
- Natural and Historical Beauty: Located near the scenic Demre Stream and Andriake Harbour.
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- Myra Ancient City Entrance Ticket
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- Hotel Transfer
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- Opening Hours: 08:30 - 19:00 daily
- Location: Demre, Antalya
- Next-Day Purchase: If your purchase is for tomorrow, your ticket will be sent to you by early morning.
- Future Date Purchase: If your purchase is for a future date, since tickets have expiration dates, you will receive them the day before your service date.
- Your tickets are valid throughout the opening hours.
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The Myra Archaeological Site is a significant historical location that highlights the rich heritage of the Lycian Civilization. Situated between Kaş and Finike, Myra was an influential city in the Lycian Confederation, holding considerable power and three voting rights.
The site is renowned for its rock-cut tombs, which are intricately carved into the cliffs and represent the Lycian's artistic skills. The Roman theater, dating back to the 2nd century AD, showcases the city's cultural vibrancy and was later used for gladiatorial contests.
Myra is also closely associated with St. Nicholas, the bishop of Myra, who is better known as Santa Claus. The Church of St. Nicholas is a major pilgrimage site, built to honor his memory and marking his final resting place.
As a prominent member of the Lycian Union, Myra played a key role in the first democratic federation in history. Its strategic location and access to the sea via Andriake Harbour contributed to its prosperity, especially during the reign of Theodosius II.
Visitors can explore the ancient water canal system carved into the rocks, along with the city walls from the Roman Period. Nearby, the "Birds Paradise" between Çayağzı Harbour and Andriake Ancient City offers a unique ecosystem with 149 bird species and healing sulphurous waters.
Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, the Myra Archaeological Site provides a glimpse into an ancient civilization and early Christian traditions, making it one of Turkey's most remarkable historical locations.