Exploring Demre’s historic sites and local gems! This episode takes us through the ancient ruins of Myra, the remarkable rock-cut tombs known as the 'City of the Dead,' and Saint Nicholas Church ...

The ancient city of Myra, famous for its rock-cut tombs carved into the faces of cliffs, is truly something out of a fantasy world. ... Also found here is the St. Nicholas Memorial Museum, ...

Demre Turkey - Ancient City Myra - St. Nicholas Church - Sunken City Kekova. Posted: November 28, 2024 ... Demre and the ancient city of Myra promise an unforgettable experience like no other.

The tomb of Saint Nicolas, the inspiration behind Santa Claus, has been discovered after archaeologists uncovered the remains of an ancient church in Turkey that was submerged by rising sea levels ...

Scientists who uncovered the tomb of St. Nicholas have digitally reconstructed his face - and everyone is saying the same thing. Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of sailors, merchants and ...

The location of St. Nicholas’ mortal remains is already a matter of some dispute, and the discovery of the additional sarcophagus, depending on what it contains, will likely muddy things further.

St. Nicholas was a real person, born into a wealthy family in the ancient town of Patara. He lost his parents at a young age but used his inheritance to help the poor and sick.