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Patara Lighthouse

March 31, 2026
Lighthouse at Patara (Acts 21:1-3).Lighthouse at Patara (Acts 21:1-3).
Examining the Lighthouse.Examining the Lighthouse.
Entrance to the Tower of the Lighthouse.Entrance to the Tower of the Lighthouse.
Interior of the Lighthouse.Interior of the Lighthouse.
Philippi — where Lydia was converted. Our May 2019 tour to Turkey and Greece will visit this place|/page.asp?page_ID=50Philippi — where Lydia was converted. Our May 2019 tour to Turkey and Greece will visit this place|/page.asp?page_ID=50

The lighthouse at Patara (Tukrkey) is probably the oldest preserved lighthouse in the world! Paul changed ships here at Patara on his way to Jerusalem at the end of his third journey (Acts 21:1-3). The lighthouse may have been recently constructed and/or under construction at that time!