Marti Myra, Tekirova

Myra features some of the most impressive and well preserved Lycian monuments in the country. These include an excellent collection of rock tombs and an imposing 2nd century theatre. Many of the tombs have log cabin features carved into the rock, reflecting the domestic architecture of the period. A few easily accessible tombs have inscriptions in the Lycian language.

Saint Nicholas is one of Myra’s main attractions. This present-day church originates mainly from the 8th century onwards. The ruins of Myra and rock tombs can be found on the slope of a mountain, north to the church of Saint Nicholas. It is understood from the ancient city walls that historical Myra was built on a steep hill, next to the Roman theatre. As a member of the Lycian League, Myra played an important role in coin minting. The oldest coins of Myra date to 30BC. On these coins, images of Artemis and local goddesses are visible.