Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
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October 2, 2024
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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August 17, 2024
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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October 6, 2024
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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September 4, 2024
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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December 1, 2024
A Christian shrine in Turkey, where pilgrims and tourists from all over the world go every year, an incredible place of strength and faith, the centuries-old history of the temple, the life story of Nicholas the Wonderworker and his burial place, in summer there are a lot of people, the church is located in the city of Demre, to touch the shrine it is better to go yourself, or even better with a guide, this way you will have much more time to study the church and its artifacts, faith, history, antiquity, be sure to visit.
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January 12
July 2024 Turkey. Kekova Mira tour. The place of residence and ministry of St. Nicholas. The first visit was in a skeptical mood. I am a believer, but not a churchly person. But! The church is amazing. You may not believe in miracles, but they are there. After the sulfur baths, my silver chain and cross were black. Standing at the first coffin of St. Nicholas, I mentally asked for a miracle. The next morning after visiting, I realized that the silver had turned white. I didn't buy an icon on my first trip. I was limited in funds, I wanted mundane things. And the icons are the cheapest from $50. A couple of weeks later, I bought a tour to Turkey again, and went on a special trip to Demre. And here I have already bought an icon for myself (I carry it with me all the time) and as a gift. And this time I prayed sincerely. This place has restored my faith. Ask for the present and sincerely! God bless you!
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October 15, 2024
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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September 23, 2024
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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December 9, 2024
We took a family excursion to the Demre Church. The guide was wonderful, a historian. He told us a lot of interesting things about this Church and more. The trip is 100 km away. It didn't fly by noticeably. The antiquity of the church is simply fascinating, you think about how many hundreds of years these walls have stood. A wonderful place! Thanks to Safi for the tour!
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April 26, 2024
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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September 11, 2024
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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November 4, 2024
The temple is wonderful, it is an important Shrine for Christians. But the whole impression is spoiled by the Turks' desire to make money on tourists. Admission is 17 euros. Payment is only in lira, cash or card, if you have one. The rate is not considered official, but higher, so tourists actually pay more. There are no exchangers nearby, you can only change money in a church shop nearby, where a Turk changes euros for lira again at his individual rate, throwing 20 percent. It is very unpleasant to encounter such a thing in such a place
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January 4
Very good energy, really a holy place. Slowly, you need to go around and inspect everything. Silver St. Nicholas pendants are cheaper on the outside, more expensive on the inside. Very good quality, worth the money. They must be charged at the sarcophagus of St. Nicholas.Nicholas. We visited without an excursion, taking our time.
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September 2, 2024
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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December 25, 2024
A holy place. I highly recommend it. The first time was in 2001 and in 2024. The place has been improved, the only entrance is expensive if you eat it yourself, maybe when it's cheaper as a group, I can't say. But it's worth it, Nicholas the Wonderworker served there (he's Santa Claus for Turks)
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September 17, 2024
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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November 6, 2024
The temple is really atmospheric, the story around it is very interesting. The icon shop as an obligatory part of the excursion program is surprising, but it is informative and not boring to look at how and what they sell.
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January 20
An amazing monument of ancient architecture, a whole museum is organized inside, you get into the atmosphere of the past centuries, both visually and at the level of feelings.
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November 8, 2024
The entire area next to the historical site is aimed at tourists with high prices. Admission at 30 euros per person is too much to visit a holy place. The audio guide is also paid separately if you want to hear historical facts.
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September 28, 2024
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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July 9, 2024
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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October 6, 2024
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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June 19, 2024
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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December 22, 2024
A very beautiful, ancient place filled with magic and mysteries. We've been here twice already. A lot has been restored and repaired over the past 8 years.
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July 12, 2024
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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December 6, 2024
An incredible place! Absolutely! I managed to visit there in the low season, on my own transport, so I was absolutely alone for 5 minutes. Tears poured down my legs, and I sat and lay on the floor straight. I didn't want to leave. Admission for foreigners costs 17€. I think part of the atmosphere is lost in the crowd of tourists.
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October 29, 2024
The place is a must-visit for Orthodox Christian pilgrims. But the Turks raise prices every year. This year, one entrance ticket is 600 lira, last year 250. And the service is once a year, then free admission, the rest of the time the museum.
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June 5, 2024
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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May 16, 2024
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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October 8, 2024
A stunningly beautiful place with an impressive history ! Goosebumps ❤️ must-visit
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October 4, 2024
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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August 11, 2023
I visited it twice, the first time it was a church and excavations were carried out, the second time it was a museum and the entrance was 250 lire per person. I advise especially believers, but there is nothing much to do there for such money. Nearby, on the territory of the museum, you can buy icons inexpensively (a network of state-owned stores) the same store will be near the ancient city of Mira (their prices are the same), I do not advise you to take icons across the street, it is sooooo expensive there and prices are only in euros. Moreover, they even try to sell Catholic icons of Nicholas there. In general, turn on your head when buying and do not be fooled by the persuasions of local merchants.
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February 4, 2024
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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January 18
A blessed place, the small town of Demra, which St. Nicholas chose for the construction of this temple!
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August 21, 2023
It's a very interesting place. We went on an excursion to Turkey. The relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker lie there. There weren't many people. There is a shop nearby where you can buy icons with his face. They are sanctified. The smallest icon costs 5000 rubles for our money. Accept cards
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April 26, 2024
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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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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December 17, 2024
Nicely. Interesting. Temple... the nature is beautiful. The sea is absolutely different. The purest .
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October 27, 2024
Everything is well thought out, passage, security, we were without a guide, we arrived in a rented car
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November 3, 2024
There is no historical or religious component. Like a new model. During the tour, everything is sharpened on the store with stamped icons. I do not recommend it. It was disappointing.
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February 2, 2024
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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September 4, 2023
Very interesting! I would like to draw the attention of tourists so that they do not buy icons in shops near the temple, where the guide always brings them on excursions, there are simply high and unreasonably expensive prices. On the territory of the temple, they sell icons at reasonable prices and do not sell you everything in a row, but very sincerely tell you what kind of icon means, and you choose.
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October 29, 2024
Unforgettable ancient frescoes with well-conveyed emotions of the inhabitants of the early Byzantine era
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September 4, 2024
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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December 25, 2024
Wonderful place. Very strong and insanely powerful. I dreamed of getting there, and this year I succeeded. The tears flowed from his eyes by themselves. 🙏
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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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October 2, 2024
I highly recommend you to visit. It's better to open before the buses arrive. Very little space...
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July 5, 2024
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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July 28, 2024
I recommend it for a mandatory visit. Nicholas the Wonderworker helps with cherished requests 🙏
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October 8, 2024
An interesting place, beautiful and informative, but unfortunately very weak guides.
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