PATARA ANTIQUE THEATER

 

The ancient city of Patara is one of the oldest settlements that are members of the Lycian Union, which is 42 kilometers from Kas.

 

Patara is regarded as an important place by Christians because of the death of Saint Methodius, the first bishop of Lycia, and Saint Nicholas, who is known as Santa Claus, was also a member of Patara.

 

The theater, where gladiator and wild animal fights were held in the Roman period, has a capacity of approximately 6,000 people.

 

The Ancient Theater, whose restoration was started in April 2020, was opened to visitors with a ceremony held on August 27, 2020.