Later, some of them left central asia and spread around, establishing many states and empires independent from each. Patara beach turkey is a strip of white sand of 500m width stretching along the mediterranean coast for 20 km. Today, the relationship between the two continues to develop and grow in importance through mutual values, shared interests in security and stability in the region and beyond, fighting terrorism and extremism, and economic collaboration. Patara, an ancient lycian harbor city, can be dated back to the 8th century b. The roots of santa claus lay in turkey, to be precise in patara near myra. Today the ancient ruins of patara cover an area of 10 square kms. Patara beach, 17 km 11 miles west of kalkan by road on turkeys mediterranean coast, is known as the birthplace of santa claus, and also because of its long and uncrowded sand beach.
This geographical article about a location in antalya province, turkey is a stub. Therefore patara became an important christian center and a titular see during the byzantine period. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in patara, turkey on tripadvisor. This chapter examines the history of diseases in turkey in the late nineteenth and. According to mythology the city was founded by patarus. After a brief subjugation by the syrians, lycia came under roman influence in the second century b. A day trip to patara, a few miles farther west from kalkan, offers the chance to combine horseback riding, history and sand surfing.
A highresolution palaeoenvironmental record from carbonate. When youre done, you can download your antalya travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. I find a lot about history and philosophy of this historical. Most visitors choose to park themselves here for the day to enjoy the reliably. Sources of informa tion included scholarly books, journals. The distance from patara to the sea is about 2kms so the city was safe for sea trade and was hard to be occupied due to narrow sea pass. Patara the chosen city of ancient lycia ancient pages. Sep 20, 2005 ancient city of patara uncovered in turkey patara, the ancient turkish city that housed the lycian league which drafters of the u. The shortest road distance between patara beach turkey to istanbul is 832 km. At 11 miles, unspoilt patara is turkey s longest beach. Ararat, near the turkish border with iran, is believed to be the landingplace of noahs ark. Throughout its history, lycia was controlled by a succession of foreign rulers.
Make sure that your bus is stopping in patara as there are some express services. Take a tour of the patara antik kenti, turkey to visit historic site in patara. Patara is in the heart of the lycian region, a region boasting thousands of years of history, breathtaking scenery and hundreds of kilometres of unspoiled coastline. It is believed that nicholas was born sometime around 280 a. Patara, turkeyancient republic bougainville travel. This page was last edited on 8 october 2018, at 10. Patara horseriding patara kalkan turkey patara history. Paul stoppoed here during his third missionary journey. Turkey is available online in a downloadable pdf format, so you can print your very. Ancient patara lighthouse to shine on antalya shores. The fourthcentury bishop of myra, later canonized as st. Patara delfin hotel is an excellent choice for travellers visiting patara, offering a familyfriendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. That empire was a vast, panislamic state that expanded, beginning in the fourteenth century, from a small.
Patara one of the six big cities of the lycia union is an ancient city with a long history. Visiting patara in turkey is combining a day at the beach with an immersion in history and culture. Selcuk, pamukkale, bodrum, mediterranean coast, fethiye, patara, kas, olympos. Patara, turkey a day trip to patara, a few miles farther west from kalkan, offers the chance to combine horseback riding, history and sand surfing.
Escape the crowds and experience true turkey in patara. Geography and history patara is located along the shores of a bay, forming a natural harbour basin with a length of 1600 m and a width of up to 400 m, near the estuary of the xanthos river at the southeastern tip of its valley. Pataras southeastern end is accessible via a road from the neighboring village of gelemis. Patara patara patar in hittite language, pttara in lycian language is located near the gelemis village in antalya province on the southwestern coast of turkey. Pdf access to education for refugee children in turkey. Here are some average weather facts we collected from our historical climate data. The architecture and history of the city basilica of patara.
Pdf the architecture and history of the city basilica of. Its a question worth asking as a visitor to turkey, though. Pauls missionary work at the end of his third missionary journey as he changed ships en route to. It is turkey s highest point, at 5,166 meters 16,949 feet. An inscription on the supporting wall of the inverted siphon of the aqueduct of the ancient roman city of patara, sw turkey, explains how the. We offer both group guided tours to patara turkey as well as patara private trips from fethiye, hisaronu, ovacik, oludeniz and calis.
It is said that the city was founded by patarus, a son of apollo. Patara, turkey guide patara beach, 17 km 11 miles west of kalkan by road on turkey s mediterranean coast map, is known as the birthplace of santa claus, and also because of its l. Rome2rio has found 6 ways to get from istanbul airport ist to patara, lycia by flight, bus, taxi and car. These three lighthouses differ in their historical context, dates, shape, placement, and construction materials. The ruins of their civilisation are spread out across a significant part of the country and the sites are an important part of any historical tour of the region. The 10 best things to do in patara updated 2020 must see. The ruins have to be explored and are a great view into the history of patara. The ruins are in great condition considering their age. Longterm archaeological excavations in the ancient city of patara have been continuing for 26 years and are bound to bring the citys history to light. This is the turkey chapter from lonely planets europe guidebook. It is a privilege to be able to visit this magnificent city with all its history and beauty. Patara, authentically different thai dining restaurants in central london since 1990.
St nicholas dropped bags of money down the chimneys to help people. Patara beach all you need to know before you go updated. The colorful ceramics in the center of the city reveal that the history of the city reaches back to 5 b. The car park for patara beach is easily accessible it costs 30tl, which is a bargain. According to mythology the city was founded by patarus who was a son of god apollo. Our series uncovers the best unsung beach holiday resorts in europe. Patara archaeology and history patara is in the heart of the lycian region, a region boasting thousands of years of history, breathtaking scenery and hundreds of kilometres of unspoiled coastline.
All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. Ancient waterworks are distributed all over the country making turkey an openair museum with respect to water history. The city lost its importance after 7th century ad with the continuous pirate. Jan 26, 2017 for centuries the city of myra, located in the heart of lycia on the southern coast of turkey, served as a pilgrimage destination for byzantine christians. Patara beach 2020 all you need to know before you go. What is the best time of year to go to patara in turkey. Visit patara antik kenti on your trip to patara or turkey. The proximity to the beach with its sand dunes and. The best way to dive into history is at patara beach in turkey. Patara beach vacation to patara beach destination360. Patara delfin hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and getting online is possible, as free wifi. Patara, on the coast 8km south of xanthos, can claim turkey s longest uninterrupted beach as well as a swag of atmospheric lycian ruins. Patara beach is stunning and makes an enjoyable visit as well as the nearby ancient site of patara, with its gorgeous landscape and great swimming.
This page was last edited on 29 august 2016, at 11. Visit our restaurants in hampstead, knightsbridge, oxford circus, soho, south kensington, and wimbledon. In byzantine times, patara became a titular see of lycia and. Patara patar in hittite language, pttara in lycian language is located near the gelemis village in antalya province on the southwestern coast of turkey. In 1993 a roman milestone was unearthed at patara, the stadiasmus patarensis. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Pauls missionary work at the end of his third missionary journey as he changed ships en route to jerusalem. Patara, the capital of the roman province of lycia, was one of the main ancient maritime and commercial centers of the eastern mediterranean, on the southwest coast of turkey. The history of turkey encompasses, first, the history of anatolia before the coming. Because of its wealth and function as an important port in the eastern mediterranean, patara needed an aqueduct, both for the city and for the supply of visiting ships.
Patara, on the coast 8km south of xanthos, can claim turkeys longest uninterrupted beach as well as a swag of atmospheric lycian ruins. You can also find the flight distance or distance to fly from patara beach turkey to istanbul. Located on the mediterranean coast, and boasting a beautiful white sand beach, the ruins of ancient patara nestle behind the sand dunes and combine that truly idyllic mix of sun, sea and wonderful history. There are useful signs on the way providing information on the loggerhead turtles that lay their eggs and hatch there. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
You can get to teh beach of patara from fethiye by car on d400 coastal road to antalya. But today, in a country with a 98% muslim population, christmas is a day like any other day. Turkey has been the home of ancient civilizations since the beginning of history. In christian history patara is famous for being a place of st. Patara turkey patara beach and ruins of ancient city. There are a lot of assumptions that need to be made when putting together a clear picture of the lycians. This is the perfect spot to mix ruin rambling with some dedicated sun worship. Patara is the name of an ancient coastal city and port on the mediterranean in turkey with a long history and many legends surrounding its name.
Patara as it is known to everyone in turkey, is the name of the former roman city once found here. Istanbul airport ist to patara, lycia 6 ways to travel. Nicholas, bishop of myra, but many people know him as santa claus. Check map and driving directions from patara beach turkey to istanbul helping you find the destination easier. Patara beach 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Nicholas, it was one of the most important seaports during the times of alexander the great. There are sunbeds, changing rooms, several places to eat and have fun on the beach. Later, some of them left central asia and spread around, establishing many states and empires independent from each other within a vast area of asia and europe. A brief outline of turkish history the history of the turks covers a time frame of more than 4000 years. Information about your holiday and staying in patara turkey. Once an important lycian port town, legend has it that patara is the birthplace of apollo and with certainty its the birthplace of st. Even more important, patara has escaped the development that mars many lesser beaches around the mediterranean thanks to the ruins of the.
Paul s missionary work at the end of his third missionary journey as he changed ships en route to jerusalem. A preliminary report on four seasons of excavations. Oct 19, 2015 escape the crowds and experience true turkey in patara. Patara, the open door of the western lycia to the world, was founded next to an estuary of the landward side. Istanbul is the hundreds of mansions, timber houses, and public buildings in zeyrek and. Rereading the definition and potentials of architectural history. It is a place where tourists can relax in a quiet secluded atmosphere amid the stunning seascapes. To south of the city lies one of the widest beaches of turkey. It is a monumental pillar on which is inscribed in greek a dedication to claudius and an official announcement of roads being built by the governor, quintus veranius nepos, in the province of lycia et pamphylia, giving place names and distances.
Those coming from antalya may have to change at finike. Excavations at the mythical city of patara in turkey. The ancient patara lighthouse, constructed on the order of one of the most famed emperors in roman history, nero, in 64 a. The history of the turks covers a time frame of more than 4000 years.
Nicholas and commonly remembered as santa claus, shaped the development of the christian city before his traditional burial at myra. The cambridge history of turkey, volume i, byzantium to turkey. Jun 23, 2018 turkey is seismically active, prone to large earthquakes, and also has some very unusual landforms such as the coneshaped hills of cappadocia. Patara beach in turkey was recognized as the best beach in europe by british weekly journal the sunday times. Hi, patara beach is without doubts suitable for kids. The city lay on the major trade road from trapezus on the black sea to satala, and thence to lake van. As part of the powerful lycian league, the area was important to the history of turkey, greece, and even to the united states, as the league was the first federation in. We left the beach after sunset and did not see any mosquito whereas there are plenty of them in the hotel we stayed. Despite boasting turkeys longest stretch of uninterrupted beach, patara remains in pristine condition. Patara beach is a beach located near the ancient lycian city of patara in turkey, on the coast of the turkish riviera. Surrounded with many legends and myths, the ancient archaeological site of patara is located in the southern province of antalya, turkey. Here we visit patara in turkey, where youll find little more than a sandy. Three case studies of the ancient lighthouses at dover, england.
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