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All Turkey Demre

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Demre

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Demre, Turkey

Updated July 12, 2021

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Myra Necropolis

Demre, Turkey

Myra Necropolis

A Lycian city of the dead carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey, complete with startlingly human touches.

Demre, Turkey

Church of St. Nicholas

This church houses the tomb—but not the remains—of St. Nicholas, the likely progenitor to Santa Claus.
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Kekova Island Sunken Ruins

Kaleüçağız Köyü, Turkey

Kekova Island Sunken Ruins

Hidden just under the waters around this Turkish island are the ruins of a once great city.
7 miles from Demre

Kaleüçağız Köyü, Turkey

Lycian Tomb Uçagiz

A mysterious ancient cemetery with Roman sarcophagi and Lycian inscriptions.
8 miles from Demre
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