Myra Ancient City Tour

Welcome to Myra Ancient City, one of the most fascinating ancient sites in Lycia.

As we walk through the site, you can imagine what life was like here more than 2,000 years ago.

Our first stop is the famous Rock-Cut Tombs. Look up at the cliffs. You can see beautiful tombs carved directly into the rock. The Lycians believed that the higher the tomb, the closer the dead would be to the gods.

Now, let’s continue to the Ancient Theater. This theater could hold thousands of people. It was used for performances, festivals, and public events. Take a moment to look around and imagine the crowds sitting here almost two thousand years ago.

Myra was one of the most important cities of ancient Lycia. It was also an important port city because it was connected to the Mediterranean Sea.

Another important part of Myra’s history is Saint Nicholas. Yes, the historical Saint Nicholas lived here! He was the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century. Over time, stories about his kindness and generosity helped create the legend of Santa Claus.

So, when you visit Myra, you are not only visiting an ancient city. You are walking through a place connected to Lycia, the Roman Empire, Saint Nicholas, and the origins of the Santa Claus tradition.

Take your time, look at the details, and enjoy the atmosphere. Myra is a place where history comes alive.