Patara is the ancient city, which was one of the six largest and most prosperous cities in the Roman Empire, located in the province of Pamphylia. Patara was the second most important city of the state after Ephesus. The hotel's strategic location in the ancient Patara was a good trade. In addition, she was one of the main seaports in Lycia, especially after its conquest by Alexander the Great. Also, the city was known that there met the Roman governor. Patara was the capital of the province, and it was called the chosen city. The number of people living in the city is about 20 thousand. In the days of the Christian era, the city was known for its missionary work of the Apostle Peter. In the years 260-270 in Patara St. Nicholas was born 'man. Patara visited Emperor Vespasian and Hadrian.

In Greek myth tells that in Patara repeatedly dropped in the god Apollo. On the dais outside the city it was found a statue of Apollo, which is proof that earlier there existed a temple dedicated to him. But at the moment it is not detected.

When the decline of the Roman Empire, the city suffered from the attacks of pirates and marauders. And in the seventh century began the war with the Arabs. They built a large fleet, which has become dominant in the Mediterranean countries. Soon Lycia was destroyed and Patara acquired the status of an ordinary village. It has a population decreases, despite the fact that the port of Patara functioned for many years. The city is constantly malaria epidemics broke out due to wetlands, and in the end he was absorbed in the sands.

At the moment, the main part of the city is under the sand, but thanks to archaeological finds historians restored to its former glory of the city. During the excavations were found the ruins of a colonnade, which adorn the streets, the remains of a Byzantine basilica, Mette Modesto arch, which has remained virtually untouched by time. Also it was found destroyed the Corinthian Temple and City Hall.