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Sign in to saveFethiye () is a municipality and district of Muğla Province, Turkey. Its area is 875 km2, and its population is 177,702 (2022). It is one of the prominent tourist destinations in the Turkish Riviera. It was formerly known as Makri, and Meğri.
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Fethiye is a coastal town and district in southwestern Turkey that serves as a major tourist destination along the Turkish Riviera, with a population of about 177,700 people spread across an area of 875 square kilometers. It matters as an important travel hub in the region and was historically known by different names, including Makri and Meğri, before taking its current name.
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- Fethiye
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- Muğla
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- Türkiye
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Fethiye () is a municipality and district of Muğla Province, Turkey. Its area is 875 km2, and its population is 177,702 (2022). It is one of the prominent tourist destinations in the Turkish Riviera. It was formerly known as Makri, and Meğri.
==History== thumb|left|Historic map of Fethiye by Piri Reis Fethiye was formerly known as Makri (), or Macri. Modern Fethiye is located on the site of the ancient city of Telmessos, the ruins of which can be seen in the city, e.g. the Hellenistic theatre by the main quay.
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Ancient Greek archaeological sites in TurkeyCities in TurkeyDistricts of Muğla ProvinceFethiyeFormer Greek communities in TurkeyGreece–Ottoman Empire relationsGreece–Turkey relationsMediterranean port cities and towns in TurkeyMediterranean region, TurkeyMetropolitan district municipalities in TurkeyPopulated coastal places in TurkeyPopulated places in Muğla Province