KALE-DEMRE (SANTA CLAUS)

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St. Nicholas was a bishop, and therefore all of its popularity during the Middle Ages an important Lycian city of Myra is the name "Great Mother Goddess of the place" means. Lycian language "Myrrh" said Myra in Demre plain Translated from the northwest was established on the coastal side of the mountains. Before today's rock tombs on the hill expanded towards lower and later founded the city of Lycia was one of the most important six major cities. The city's BC IV. The first coins on century goddess is a relief.

BC ancient sources Although Myra mention from the first century tombs of the coins and the bass from the city, at least BC It is understood that existed in the fifth century.
Church of Santa Claus

The church or chapel of St. Nicholas when he died in 529 crashes down in the earthquake a larger church was built in the basilica style, perhaps.
Myra (Demre) is always known as one of the most important cities of Lycia. BC The earliest coins It is dated the 3rd century. However, in at least the BC Is estimated to be established in the 5th century.
MYRA
Between Finike and Kas, Finike, 25, 48 km from Kas. away. From ancient Lycian city is one of the most important provider of 5 BC Extends to the fifth century. While originally a coastal town of Demre stream with silt brought inland from the sea remains today. AD IX. century after the Arab invasion was abandoned. Rock tombs, theater and St. Nicholas Church, the presence of some of the buildings are preserved until today.
In the year 1951-55 St. Nicholas actually Santa Claus (Father Christmas) revealed that the subject has gained importance in our country. Radio and newspapers have made many publications, postage stamp issued in 1955, is the name of Santa Claus. Later, Father Christmas festivities have been organized.

The world's first 5 to 7 December 1983, the symposium was held in Antalya in Santa Claus. The annual symposium of the world religions and scientists from different nations participate. In the symposium, Anatolian St. Nicholas taking advantage of human love, peace to people of different religions and beliefs, friendship and brotherhood call is made.

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