History and archaeology / Ancient city
Patara Ancient City
Kaş, Antalya
The harbor city where St. Nicholas was born, known for the assembly building of the Lycian League.
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Its story
Patara is near Gelemiş village, close to Kalkan, and served as the capital of the Lycian League. The assembly building where the League's meetings were held stands out as one of the early examples of representative government. Ancient writers mention the city as an important sanctuary of Apollo. According to sources, St. Nicholas was born here around 270. The theater, street and lighthouse remains among the dunes and the Delikkemer aqueduct can be visited.
Key facts
- Location
- Gelemiş, Kaş
- Visit duration
- Half day
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
Location
36.26028, 29.31417
Where to eat nearby
33 venues within about 2 km
Patara Beach Cafe
Fast food
830 m
Buse’nin Yeri
Café
1.1 km
Nüans
Café
1.6 km
Aspendos Restaurant & Lokanta
Lokanta (home-style eatery)
1.7 km
Carpediem Patara Ocakbaşi
Kebab house
1.7 km
Art Waffle
Patisserie / desserts
1.7 km
simBAR
Meyhane / bar
1.7 km
Tlos
Restaurant
1.7 km
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patara | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patara_(Lycia) | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delikkemer