Patara
Patara
is situated on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey (also called The
Turquoise coast or the "Lycian Coast"). A region boasting thousands
of years of history, breathtaking scenery and hundreds of miles of
unspoiled coastline.
2000 years ago Patara was the largest and the most important sea
port of the Lycian civilisation. According to mythology Apollo was
born here and it is also said to be the birthplace of St. Nicholas.
The lighthouse that have been discovered recently is said to be the
first one known.
PATARA "LYCIAN DEMOCRATIC PARLIAMENT BUILDING"
The
ancient parliement building set in Patara seems to change the
destiny of village."If I need to give an example of a perfect
confederation republic,I definitely show Lycia". Montesquieu, De
L'Esprit des Lois (1748).
This determination were effective in the formation of the United
States Constitution,accepted in 1787.This fact is unerthened in the
1081th page of records of 1776s by saying "the best that ever was
made". Essential arrangements get started to do the celebration of
the United States Constitution in upcoming years at Patara ancient
parliament building.
LYCIAN WATER-WAY WALK
In
the third week of every april, we do a walk on Lycian water way as a
traditional organization. Not only the local people, but also
governmental people, foreign visitors and ofcourse the mayor of
Patara, Arif Otlu, join to this organization.The community of
village gives lunch to all participants and little students display
a traditional folklore show and also local bards entertain
participants with their turkish guitar called "saz". With a short
drive, the journey starts at Delikkemer location, around Yeşilköy
village near Patara, lasts through the water way and finishes at
Patara ancient city.
In Patara (also known as Gelemis), life slows to a different pace- where time can be forgotten and where visitors can quicky feel at home. It is an informal place, where friendships between the locals and visitors are easily formed resulting in visitors returning year after year to see old friends.
