Demre, Administrative district in Mediterranean coastal region, Turkey
Demre extends along the southwestern Turkish coast, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and Taurus Mountains, with fertile lands supporting citrus orchards and greenhouses.
The area, formerly known as ancient Myra, contains significant archaeological remains including Lycian rock tombs and a Roman theater dating from 300 BC.
The Church of Saint Nicholas stands as a religious center, drawing Christian pilgrims to the burial site of the bishop who inspired the Santa Claus tradition.
The district offers Mediterranean climate conditions with temperatures suitable for agriculture and tourism throughout the year, receiving 810 millimeters of annual rainfall.
Researchers discovered multiple 2,200-year-old terracotta sculptures with inscriptions in 2021, adding new information about the ancient city's development.
Location: Antalya Province
Capital city: Demre
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: http://www.demre.bel.tr/
Shares border with: Finike
Website: http://demre.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 36.25500,29.99778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
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St. Nicholas Church, Demre
1.6 km
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Kaputaş Beach
49.3 km
Arycanda
29.4 km
Blue Cave
40.8 km
Cyaneae
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Phellus
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Simena
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Bridge near Limyra
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İnceboğaz Halk Plajı
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Korsan Koyu
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Megalo Mavro Poini
37.1 km
Museum of Lycian Civilizations
4.5 km
Andriake Ancient City
4.9 km
Synagogue of Andreaka
4.5 km
Church Agios Georgios Santrape
38.2 km
Myra Kaya Mezarları
1.3 km
Santrapeia Astiki Scholi
38.1 km
Greek Theatre of Antiphellos
33.2 km
Ancient theatre of Myra
1.2 km
Kastellorizo Castle
38 km
Lycian tomb
38 km
Kastelorizo mosque
38.1 km
Aghios Georgios tou Vounou monastery
38.7 km
Palaiokastro of Kastelorizo
39.6 km
Andriake ruins
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