Today we went on an excursion to the church of St. Nicholas, to the place of his burial and then went to the flooded city of Kekova. It is interesting and informative. But all this is thanks to our Coral Travel guide named Erdogan. We were just lucky to have him. If it wasn't for his fascinating story all the way both in the temple and on the way on the ship, it would have been banal stuff from Coral. There is something to compare it with. We constantly take excursions from Coral, but today it is the highest class of intelligence and knowledge shown by Erdogan. Passionate about the history of his country, he tried to convey information clearly to all of us. I am proud of my country, thank him very much! He speaks Russian very well and correctly, respectfully and it was a pleasure to listen to him! We ask you to raise his salary! Thanks to such professionals, the level of service from the company as a whole increases and we will remember it for a long time!
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ЕЛЕНА АНТИМОНОВА
Level 9 Local Expert
October 6
While on vacation in Turkey, we were lucky enough to visit such a wonderful place - the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the ancient city of Demre (formerly Mira) where St. Nicholas the Wonderworker lived and preached.I was glad to see with my own eyes this is such an important place for the Orthodox, although for Turkey it is a historical museum and excursions take place there, but this does not lose its importance.nearby there is a church shop where you can buy icons, candles, all of them are extremely beautiful, they are made either on Mount Athos or in the Italian city of Bari you can buy and attach to the sarcophagus, where the relics of the Saint were previously located.before the Italians kidnapped them.having visited this wonderful place, I still think it's probably for the best that now the relics are kept in Bari, because the Italians greatly honor Nicholas the Wonderworker and services are held there, they honor him on a grand scale, from small to large!Unfortunately, I found out late that the archaeological museum in Antalya also houses the holy relics of the Wonderworker, there was no time to visit him!
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Алексей Плотников
Level 22 Local Expert
August 17
If you find yourself in Turkey, then you definitely should not visit the church of St. Nicholas!
St. Nicholas really lived and died in this city in the 4th century. And in the city of Mira, which was the capital of ancient Lycia, already in the 5th century there was either a tomb or a church erected in honor of the most revered priest by the townspeople. After a powerful earthquake, a cruciform basilica was erected here in the 6th century, which, however, was soon destroyed by the Saracens... In 1042, the church was restored again by Emperor Constantine Monomakh. The fame of Nicholas and rumors about the miraculous myrrh emanating from the sarcophagus quickly spread throughout the Christian world, and soon the relics of the Saint were taken away by the Italians. Or barbarously stolen, as the Turks believe. In subsequent years, earthquakes and mudslides engulfed the church, and it was only thanks to the support of Russian Tsar Nicholas I that large-scale archaeological and restoration work was carried out in the 19th century, when the building and its interior were practically dug into the centuries-old mud. In Soviet times, our state did not need the church and stood open to all winds until the end of the 20th century, until the Turkish Ministry of Culture took over it.
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Дарья Кустова
Level 10 Local Expert
September 4
An amazing and very incredible strong place is the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
The most revered saint in the whole world was born in the city of Peace, now it is the Turkish Demre.
Silence and strong energy.
Nicholas the Wonderworker – everyone brings notes here.
I am sharing with you the energy of this place here – you can think about what is desired, what is dreamed of and what has not been possible for a long time, I am sure St. Nicholas the Saint will help🤍
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Елена Колупаева
Level 7 Local Expert
April 26
Everything is beautifully interesting, the feeling of antiquity...in excellent condition..One question..They were restored and restored with the money collected by the Russians.The entrance ticket is for local pennies.for foreigners, 17 euros.Is that fair?we continue to pay, despite the fact that the place is very popular, tourists are brought by buses..Advice for those who are vacationing in Turkey.Don't be afraid to ride local buses.you can pay the driver.show him the point where you need to go.it will cost pennies.you will find all tourist locations on site.Admission is often free..or 17 euros as with us. I paid 100 liras for the trip to Demre.I visited the Temple, it is next to the bus station, walked to the World, literally 20 minutes, went to the graves in the mountains.. admission is 17 euros...a total of 40 euros.how much do you give to travel agencies, at least 100.. it's safe in Turkey, we traveled 3 women, hitchhiked...we saw the real Turkey, after that we don't want to go to expensive all-inclusive hotels at all.How we overpay, deprive ourselves of delicious Turkish food, and do not see the most beautiful seaside towns.
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дмитрий голошевский
Level 14 Local Expert
October 15
I took advantage of the great opportunity to visit this Holy Place during a tourist vacation in Kemer..The impressions are incredible...This is a real Shrine...This is a great event for the Orthodox...And special thanks to our Turkish friends for the safety and improvement of this Shrine....
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Алексей Лиманов
Level 9 Local Expert
September 23
I recommend all Orthodox believers to visit this holy place and touch the history.
Most likely, your visit to the temple, if it takes place, will begin with shops where you will be offered a wide range of modern icons. Whether to buy them or not, let everyone decide for themselves. I personally refrained from buying and was frankly shocked by the prices. Also, I want to draw your attention to the fact that most of the icons with the image of St. The face of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker differs from the usual execution on Orthodox icons.
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Сергей
Level 14 Local Expert
June 19
A historical place, those who are interested in ancient history must visit, and the whole tour is generally interesting, a boat trip (included in the tour) and beautiful and interesting, passed near the island on which the ruins of an ancient city.
In general, I recommend it.
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Наталья Филонова
Level 7 Local Expert
July 9
I had a rest in early June 2024 at the Malibu Resort Hotel. We were given a room with a view of Takhtamysh Mountain on the left, and a playground on the right. The refrigerator and air conditioning worked poorly, the plumbing was old, but in working order.in good condition, cleaning was carried out every day . The cook cooked deliciously, for dessert there were watermelon, melon, cherries, strawberries, apricots, citrus fruits, various herbs could be added to tea. Animation for children and adults in the evening, the bar enjoyed beer and cocktails. Gindza travel agency is not far from the hotel, I bought 2 excursions, I was satisfied with the trips. The hotel has a swimming pool, billiards and tennis. The restaurant staff worked well, dirty dishes were quickly removed from the tables. I liked everything, the only drawback is that it's a bit far to go to the beach in the heat.
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Зоя Зоичка
Level 4 Local Expert
July 12
The Christian cross is formed from Latin letters. The Church of St. Nicholas was built in the 4th-6th centuries BC. A very interesting story of this beautiful place in Turkey. The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the city of Demre (Kale) in Turkey was built immediately after the death of St. Nicholas, Bishop of the Lycian city of Mira. Here he was buried in a marble sarcophagus. According to legend, immediately after his death, the body of the saint began to flow myrrh, and therefore since then this place has been an object of pilgrimage.
In 1042, the church was restored again by Emperor Constantine Monomakh. In 1087, the relics of St. Nicholas were stolen by the Italians and taken to the Italian city of Bari, where they remain to this day.
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Дмитрий Галкин
Level 17 Local Expert
September 11
A historical place turned into an excursion attraction, admission costs 17 euros, if you are a Turkish citizen, then 60 Turkish lira, you can have a snack and buy souvenirs nearby, there is a large parking lot for cars (or rather a wasteland) behind the fence from the church
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Дмитрий Будков
Level 17 Local Expert
May 16
The Orthodox church, where the sarcophagus is located, which originally contained the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, later taken by the Italians to Bari. At the moment, the temple has the status of a museum. Passage and/or excursions are paid. Nearby there are shops, souvenir shops, Parking spaces, cafes, toilets. Souvenir prices bite.
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Татьяна Александровна М.
Level 8 Local Expert
June 5
A holy place filled with mystery!
Admires the skill of the ancestors.
I advise everyone to visit this place!
And most importantly, there is a shop for tourists where you can buy icons and immediately attach them to the shrine.
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Наталья Смолина
Level 8 Local Expert
September 2
A wonderful place, dear to Orthodox Christians. The heart freezes at the contact with the life of St. Nicholas. Nearby you can buy icons and attach them to the shrine where Nicholas the Wonderworker was once buried
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Любава
Level 16 Local Expert
September 17
A historical place. I would like a better organization of the tour and a more thorough restoration of the church. It is possible to add interior and household items of that era, restore the surroundings.
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AlyA
Level 9 Local Expert
October 6
Plus: the church of the real Saint Nicholas. The pilgrimage is mainly for Russian tourists.
Minus: very expensive, 17 euros for one! Perhaps there are some discounted tickets (museum passes), no one told us from the staff.
The tour itself takes only 30 minutes.
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Марина Хахулина
Level 11 Local Expert
September 28
Definitely worth a visit, but not in a large group. The place is just wonderful. It is clear that true believers come here. Quietly, calmly. The glass is not particularly wiped in the place where the relics are. Sometimes there is a small queue.if you come to the opening on your own. No one clicks their cameras or talks loudly.. We arrived by ourselves, a Russian-speaking employee met us and immediately took us to the store. The prices there are for a small icon, tiny, from 35 bucks. I recommend you take your own. Or attach a cross to the glass with relics. The entrance fee is 17 euros. There are souvenir shops nearby, consumer goods of good quality and bad, of course. I recommend you to visit. Read the story in advance.
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Юлия Еремина
Level 12 Local Expert
July 5
The tour is interesting. The places are beautiful. Entrance to the temple is paid. Of the minuses, there is a very annoying advertisement for purchases in souvenir shops by overprice.
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Максим
Level 30 Local Expert
February 4
According to history, Nicholas was born in 245 in the city of Patara, sixty kilometers from Demre. His parents belonged to a fairly wealthy well-known family, and Nikolai inherited a good fortune from them. However, he was indifferent to material goods, because he had led a spiritual life since childhood. In 300, he became bishop of the city of Mira, where he lived until his death.
The city of Demre has gained its wide popularity mainly due to the fact that the church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is located here. It is considered the third most important religious building of Byzantine architecture in the East. In the form in which we see the church now, it was built at the beginning of the VI century. on the site of the ancient temple of the goddess Artemis.
Despite its very ancient age, the church has perfectly preserved wall frescoes and murals of the XI and XII centuries, which give the room a completely unusual appearance. The floor is paved with a very interesting mosaic of different types of stone. It is believed that this mosaic was already in that ancient temple and existed even before Nicholas the Wonderworker came to Demre.
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андрей тикунов
Level 9 Local Expert
April 26
The place is certainly significant for every Orthodox. But the fee of 17 euros is a lot. I was on a guided tour, I wanted to go in myself, but the guide, a Masulman from Central Asia, Asya, immediately began to figure something out. As a result, even the child was charged at the checkout.
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ruh752
Level 10 Local Expert
December 8, 2023
A must-visit in Turkey! This tour will not bring you entertainment. It's about the soul! There is peace and tranquility here. Important!!! It is better to go out of season (there are not many people there). Nikolai is doing well in autumn and spring. There are few people and there is time to reflect
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Светлана Эктова
Level 9 Local Expert
August 21, 2023
Очень интересное место. Ездили с экскурсией в Турции. Там лежат мощи Николая Чудотворца. Людей было немного. Рядом есть магазин, где можно приобрести иконки с его ликом. Они освященные. Самая маленькая иконка стоит на наши деньги 5000р. Принимают карты
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Михаил Михаил
Level 12 Local Expert
August 11, 2023
Посещал два раза, в первый раз это была церковь и велись раскопки, во второй раз это уже музей и вход 250 лир с человека. Для особо верующих советую, а так делать там особо нечего там более за такие деньги. Рядом на территории музея можно недорого купить иконы( сеть государственных магазинов) этот же магазин будет возле древнего города Миры (цены у них одинаковые) , напротив через дорогу иконы брать не советую, там ооооочень дорого и цены только в евро. Причём там даже пытаются впарить католический иконы Николая. В общем включайте голову при покупке и не ведитесь на уговоры местных торгашей.
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Анастасия Суменко
Level 7 Local Expert
October 8
A stunningly beautiful place with an impressive history ! Goosebumps ❤️ must-visit
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psedem4
Level 7 Local Expert
February 2
A piece of a holy place in Turkey, a must-visit place, a holy place, icon shops nearby, you can buy beautiful icons, but you must bargain at least half.
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Александр Гаврилов
Level 12 Local Expert
October 4
Unfortunately, this is not a functioning church. Only the sarcophagus of St.Nicholas. Although it's worth a look, it's a powerful structure. And I am glad that the Turks take care - they built a protective roof. In general, this is a museum. Admission is not cheap, at the beginning of October 2024 350 liras per person
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Наталья
Level 10 Local Expert
September 4, 2023
Очень интересно! Хотелось бы обратить внимание туристов, чтобы не покупали иконы в магазинах рядом с храмом, куда всегда завозит гид на экскурсии, там просто высокие и неоправданно дорогие цены. На территории храма продают иконы по приемлемым ценам и не впаривают вам всё подряд, а очень душевно рассказывают, что какая икона означает , а вы выбираете.
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Oleg Koltun
Level 21 Local Expert
May 28
The place where one of the most revered saints of the world, and especially Orthodox Russia, lived! To touch the walls of the temple is already a great happiness.
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мария говардовакая
Level 7 Local Expert
May 11
This is a magical place! I recommend not to be lazy and get there, the temple was mastered in the 4th century , preserved frescoes on the walls of the 11th-12th century. A very strong place .
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Ден Гор
Level 12 Local Expert
June 25
An interesting place for lovers of antiquity and as a place of religious worship... But it's a little boring..
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Александр Пайо
Level 21 Local Expert
October 18, 2023
The place is at least atmospheric. It is worth visiting if you have already arrived in this city. Keep in mind - the cost of entry is not small. The church is not big, but everything is done conveniently and accessible. The audio guide is a little overloaded with information, but if you are interested, then perhaps I have not met more audio guides in Russian in Turkey. I recommend you to visit.
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Юрий Л
Level 6 Local Expert
October 27
Everything is well thought out, passage, security, we were without a guide, we arrived in a rented car
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Владимир Туртушев
Level 9 Local Expert
May 24
It is mandatory to visit) you can write notes and worship the place where the relics of the saint were located.
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Глеб Мартов
Level 30 Local Expert
June 29
A holy place. Well done Turks, the territory and the temple itself are maintained in good condition
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Анастасия Кузнецова
Level 4 Local Expert
August 31, 2023
Посмотреть можно. Но какое было моё удивление от магазина икон рядом с собором. Туристов загнали( как барашков) в магазинчик, закрыли дверь и начали впаривать обычные иконы за 250-300 долларов. Где маленький крестик в России чистого серебра можно купить за 2 доллара,а там продавали за 10😄 наживаются на чужой вере, говоря что это чистейшее серебро, ручная работа, уникальное дерево и т.д. Неприятно. Наживаются на верующих людях.
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Нателла К.
Level 6 Local Expert
December 20, 2023
The place is good, but the prices are terrible!!((I look at the reviews exactly a year ago at the same lira rate, people write that the entrance is 175 lira. It's 390 now, and there are no options (you'll pay for the audio guide if you want to). At the store, the smallest icon costs 265 lira, they shovel money on stamps, I'm silent about the store opposite, they don't write prices there - how do I like you, I'll say this price🤦🏻♀️ we had an entrance to the Russian museum 450₽ 10 years ago and it remained, and the Hermitage is the same.
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Максим Балай
Level 17 Local Expert
July 3
Quite an interesting place. After or before the visit, you will be offered to buy icons worth from 200€ in a normal size.
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Елена Мишакова
Level 4 Local Expert
July 22
Very beautiful! The guide told me a very interesting story. I recommend it for a visit.
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Владимир
Level 14 Local Expert
September 4
An amazing place where St. Nicholas was once born and preached. The relics of the Saint were kept in a sarcophagus for some time, but were later moved to the city of Bari in Italy
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Виктория Головина
Level 13 Local Expert
July 28
I recommend it for a mandatory visit. Nicholas the Wonderworker helps with cherished requests 🙏
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Ирина Васильева
Level 8 Local Expert
October 8
An interesting place, beautiful and informative, but unfortunately very weak guides.
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Елена
Level 26 Local Expert
September 23
The beautiful ancient church where St. Nicholas was born. I really liked it.
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Виктория Серебрякова
Level 14 Local Expert
October 2
I highly recommend you to visit. It's better to open before the buses arrive. Very little space...
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Игорь Акимов
Level 25 Local Expert
May 1
I was lucky, and I recommend that you come in the evening, there are few or no people. The shops are closed and no one offers original copies of the original icons. Sit inside, watch the sun set and play on the stones of the ancient temple. It beautiful
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Студия
Level 8 Local Expert
June 24
A divine place, permeated with the Holy Spirit! I went there 2 times, my wishes were fulfilled!
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Илья Вашерук
Level 10 Local Expert
September 7
The holy place attracted us, we are grateful to Providence and Nicholas for what happened to us, come all "to the light!" you won't regret it
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Евгений
Level 15 Local Expert
October 3
The place itself is very beautiful, atmospheric, but tickets are expensive..
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Игорь Прокопенко
Level 16 Local Expert
October 21
Normal.
There's not much to see.
Therefore, it is probably better to have a guide.
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Станислав Скориков
Level 9 Local Expert
August 18
We are going here for the second time. Rent a car, picturesque places, there are always few people
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Анна Белая
Level 19 Local Expert
July 15, 2023
Это старинное и святое место ..Саркофаг Ниолая Чудотворца самая главная святыня этого древнего храма.Я рада,что мы выбрали отдых рядом с этим местом-успели побывать там два раза.