Myra is famous for the church of Saint Nicholas, as he was the bishop in Myra and because of this the city maintained its reputation throughout the Middle Ages.

The History of Myra
Myra was an important city in the Lycian Kingdom and its history dates back to 5th century BC.

During the early years of Christianity, the Apostle Paul came to Myra. During this Christian period, Myra developed as a religious center. Myra owns its fame to St. Nicholas who became a saint after his death. Here, a church was built in his name.

In the following century, the city became the capital of the Byzantine diocese of Lycia under Theodosius II, who reigned from 408 to 450.

From the 7th century onward, Myra lost its importance due to earthquakes, floods, and the alluvium brought by the Demre Stream. Myra became a village in the 12th century due to Arab raids.