The ancient city of Myra, located 200 km southwest of Antalya city center and 45 km southeast of Kas, was founded on the plain of the same name within the borders of today's Demre district.

Myra Ancient City is especially famous for its Lycian Period rock tombs, Roman Period theatre, and Byzantine Period St. Nicholas Church (Santa Claus).

From the seventh century onwards, Myra lost its importance due to earthquakes, floods, and alluvium brought by the Demre Stream and Arab raids, and it became a village in the 12th century. According to the research, it is possible to come across the remains of Hellenistic fortifications on and around the Acropolis hill, apart from the Roman walls, which are intact today. Today's ruins consist of the theatre on the acropolis's southern skirt and the rock tombs on both sides.

Myra, the capital of the Lycian province in the fifth century AD, has a special place in the Christian world as it was the city where St. Paul and his friends visited.