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Patara (Turkish: Patara, Lycian: 𐊓𐊗𐊗𐊀𐊕𐊀, Pttara; Greek: Πάταρα) was an ancient and flourishing maritime and commercial city that was for a period the capital of Lycia. The site is located on the Turkish coast near to the village of Gelemiş, in Antalya Province.
Patara is an ancient city located on the west coast of Lycia, today the town of Kalkan in Antalya. It was once a leading city in the Lycian League along with Xanthos and Letoon.
Patara Beach is one of Turkiye’s largest beaches and a naturally protected area. Here, you can admire the breathtaking backdrop of Lycia’s towering limestone peaks and honey-yellow sand dunes. The dunes are great for sunset-watching and have also made cameos in many Turkish films.
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Ancient Patara. Patara's grand monuments lie scattered along the road to the beach. The main section of ruins is dominated by the dilapidated 5000-seat theatre. Next door is the bouleuterion, ancient Patara's 'parliament', where it is believed members of the Lycian League met.
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The ancient city of Patara boasts several impressive structures, including the granary (Granarium) constructed by Emperor Hadrian and his wife Sabina in the 2nd century AD. Adjacent to the theatre lies the Bouleuterion (Assembly Building), which served as the capital's meeting place.
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Dec 19, 2023 · Patara (17 km, or 11 miles west of Kalkan by road on Turkey's Mediterranean coast (map), was a province in the Lycian kingdom dedicated to Apollo and eventually became part of the Roman province in 43 by merging with Pamphylia.
