Monument to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Demre

The city of Demra is located in the province of Antalya, which in the past was the capital of the ancient state of Lycia. It is famous for the fact that it houses an ancient temple of the Byzantine era, as well as rock tombs and an amphitheater. Christian pilgrims from all over the world make a trip to the holy temple to venerate the holy relics and ask for the help of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. In Russia, St. Nicholas is one of the most revered saints. In every city there is a temple with his name. Most people don’t know that Santa Claus is St. Nicholas.
You can get to the city of Demre by bus from Kalkan, Kasha, Finike, Olympos or rent a car and move along the D 400 highway and turn on the signs to Mira.