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Patara Ancient City

Patara Ancient City

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Patara Ancient City

Name: Patara Ancient City
Rating: 2

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Location: Turkey

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1. Patara Amphitheater – Mettius Modestus Gate loop from Gelemiş

9.01km

02:26

120m

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2. Patara Ancient City – Patara Beach loop from Gelemiş

8.60km

02:19

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Patara Amphitheater – View of Ancient Patara Ruins loop from Gelemiş

7.87km

02:12

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cornelia Fuchs

October 11, 2024

Patara was a prominent city of the ancient world. Situated in the Xanthos valley in the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, it was the main port of Lycia and one of the six largest and most important cities of the Lycian League.

It was the birthplace of St. Nicholas, the 4th century Byzantine bishop of Myra who later passed into legend as Santa Claus. Before that, Patara was celebrated for its temple and oracle of Apollo, of which little remains.

It was Lycia's major port - which explains the large storage granary built by Roman Emperor Hadrian still standing - and boasted 3 churches and 5 bathhouses in late Roman times. According to Acts 21:1-2 Saints Paul and Luke changed boats here while in their third mission from Rhodes to Phoenicia (today's Lebanon).

timm

October 30, 2025

Lots of old stones 😉

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Patara Ancient City

1. Patara Amphitheater – Mettius Modestus Gate loop from Gelemiş

2. Patara Ancient City – Patara Beach loop from Gelemiş

3. Patara Amphitheater – View of Ancient Patara Ruins loop from Gelemiş

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