Founded by the mysterious Lycians, Patara became an important city in the Roman Empire. Its surviving buildings a monumental triumphal arch, newly restored council chamber, bathhouses, temples, colonnaded streets, theatre and much more are fascinating to explore.23 Jul 2015
Where was ancient Lycia?
Turkey
What is Patara famous for?
In Christian history Patara is famous for being a place of St. Paul's missionary work at the end of his third missionary journey as he changed ships en route to Jerusalem. Patara was also the birthplace of St. Nicholas (born c.
Where is Patara and what is special about it?
Patara (Lycian: 𐊓𐊗𐊗𐊀𐊕𐊀, Pttara; Greek: Πάταρα), later renamed Arsinoe (Ἀρσινόη), was a flourishing maritime and commercial city on the south-west coast of Turkey near the modern small town of Gelemiş, in Antalya Province.