The 4th-century Byzantine church of St. Nicholas — the original Santa Claus — in Demre.
St. Nicholas Church in Demre is the original 4th-century Byzantine church where St. Nicholas of Myra served as bishop — the historical figure whose legends evolved into Father Christmas / Santa Claus. Restored frescoes, the saint's original sarcophagus (he was later moved to Bari, Italy), and the basilica's intact mosaic floors. Combine with Myra rock-tombs (2 km away) for a half-day Demre trip.
Stała cena EUR za Mercedes E-Class (1–3 gości). Vito +50%, V-Class +100%.
W obie strony obejmuje do 6 h oczekiwania.
Around €85 in a Mercedes E-Class one-way — 130 minutes via the D-400.
Yes — St. Nicholas of Myra (4th-century Greek bishop) is the historical figure whose Greek/Russian/Western legends combined into the modern Santa Claus character.
60 minutes for the church. Add 90 min for Myra ruins. Half-day total.
No — it's a museum. The local Greek Orthodox community holds a single service each 6 December (saint's feast day).