Christmas father church

St. Nicholas, or more commonly known as “Santa Claus”, was born in Patara and died in Myra, where he served as the Bishop. The Church of Santa Claus, which was built after the death of Santa Claus, is a building that draws attention not only with its architectural features but also with its deep history. The church, which is open to visitors every day, is located in Demre, Antalya. On the walls of the church, there are pictures of miracles believed to have been performed by St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas is in a sarcophagus from the Roman Period. According to many, Santa Claus is here in an eternal sleep. The church has two inner courtyards, both of which open onto the main courtyard. In addition, there is a middle space surrounded by side corridors on both sides.

You can organize a trip to the Santa Claus Church, which has managed to survive from the past to the present with its magnificent architectural features, and visit this magnificent structure. Since you have to pay a certain amount of fee at the entrance, we can say that the entrance is paid. To go to the church, you can take minibuses or buses from the bus station in the city center of Antalya. After going to Finike, you can take the buses to Demre and have a pleasant and comfortable journey. If you want to go to the church using your private car, you should take the Antalya coastal road in the direction of Fethiye, and take a half-hour journey from Finike. In this way, you will reach the Santa Claus Church, which is a magnificent historical building.

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