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Yanartas (Chimerae)

Yanartas, which can be translated as "flaming stone" and is also called Chimerae, is a national park in Antalya Province. It takes place near the Olympos, and dozens of flames naturally burn from vents in the rocks on the side of the mountain. It has been thought that the Yanartas is related to the Greek god of blacksmiths and metalworking, Hephaestus. Therewithal, the ruins of his temple take place below the fires. For the view, most visitors prefer to visit it at night.