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Lystra

Lystra was a city in central Anatolia, now part of present-day Turkey.

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Lystra (Ancient Greek: Λύστρα) was a city in central Anatolia, now part of present-day Turkey. It is mentioned six times in the New Testament. Lystra was visited several times by Paul the Apostle, along with Barnabas or Silas. There Paul met a young disciple, Timothy. Lystra was included by various authors in ancient Lycaonia, Isauria, or Galatia.

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The closest 8 places around Lystra; sorted without regard to province borders.

Sedasa

Ancient City · Seydişehir / Konya25 km

Mourisa

Ancient City · Akören / Konya29.1 km

Corna

Ancient City · Akören / Konya29.7 km

Pedaia

Ancient City · Beyşehir / Konya29.9 km

Distances are as the crow flies; driving distance may be longer.

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