Santa Claus historically comes from Turkey. St. Nicholas was Bishop of Myra in Lycia in the 7th century AD, and gained his reputation for secret gifts when, undetected, he bestowed three bags of gold on a merchant who was unable to provide marriage dowries for his three daughters. ( History )
During his visit to Ephesus in 55 AD, St. Paul asked 'Is there a greater city?' . ( History )
Julius Caesar after defeating Pharnaces first uttered his famous 'I came, I saw, I conquered' on the battlefield of Zile, Amasya. ( History )
Diogenes , the austere philosopher born in Amazon county near Sinop, replied 'Yes, would you move out of my sun a little.' when Great Alexander asked him if he wanted anything. ( History )
