Demre Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district of Turkey
About Demre
The city of Myra stood in a valley on the Lycian coast, well established by the 4th century BC and remaining important through Roman and Byzantine times. The Hellenistic people of this coast were early adopters of Christianity: St Nicholas was born in nearby Patara in 270 AD and was bishop of Myra until his death in 343. In later years the valley silted up, so the harbour was lost, and Myra sank into obscurity and river mud. Eastern Christendom attached legends to St Nicholas, many describing his generosity, but he was little known in the west until 1078. Then a gang stole most of his bones from Myra and took them home toBari, where they remain. Bari was a stop-off for Crusaders going to and from the Levant, and so his fame spread, and another gang from Venice stole smaller bones that the
Top Attractions in Demre
Explore the best things to see and do in Demre:
- ★Andriake
- ★Myra
- ★St Nicholas Church
Where to Eat in Demre
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ipek
Where to Stay in Demre
- 🏨Bayraktar Konağı
- 🏨Grand Hotel Kekova
- 🏨Kıyak Hotel
- 🏨Winecity Hotel
Demre Travel Guide Sections
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