Museums in Demre
This overview contains all museums in and around Demre. Curious about which museums there are in Demre? These are the museums:
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Demre is a town located in the Antalya Province on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. The town, formerly known as Myra in ancient times, has a rich historical heritage dating back to the Lycian civilization. It is particularly notable as the birthplace of Saint Nicholas, who served as a bishop here in the 4th century and later became the inspiration for Santa Claus.
The town features significant archaeological sites including the ancient ruins of Myra with its well-preserved rock-cut tombs and a large Roman theater. The Church of Saint Nicholas, now a museum, stands as one of the most important Byzantine structures in the region, attracting both tourists and Christian pilgrims.
Today, Demre combines its historical significance with a modern agricultural economy, known particularly for its greenhouse cultivation of fruits and vegetables.
This overview contains all museums in and around Demre. Curious about which museums there are in Demre? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Demre.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Demre.