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St. Nicholas Church, Demre
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St. Nicholas Church is an ancient East Roman basilica church in the ancient city of Myra, now a museum located in modern Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey. It was built above the burial place of St Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop of Myra,[1][2] an important religious figure for Eastern Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholics and the historical inspiration for Santa Claus.[3] Its use dated from its 6th century construction for the state church of the Roman Empire by Justinian the Great. The basilica is on UNESCO's tentative list to become a World Heritage Site.[4]
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Affiliation | Christianity |
Status | Museum |
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Location | Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey |
Geographic coordinates | 36°14′41″N 29°59′08″E |
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