Right now he lives in heaven. However, while still alive he lived in Myra, Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
The real Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor in the third century and was known for giving gifts secretly. Because of this, the Christmas Saint Nicholas was based on him.
Saint Nicholas's other (or more likely, real) name is Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, was the original Saint Nick.
Saint Nicholas was born in the country known today as Turkey. Specifically, he was born in the ancient city of Patara, which is located in the Lycia region of Asia Minor.
Saint Nickolas of Myra was real. He was a 4th century Catholic bishop in Myra, a town in a Greek colony in what is now modern Turkey. Santa Claus is a fictional character very loosely based on the man Saint Nicholas. However, the real Nicholas did not live at the North Pole and had no elves, sleigh or reindeer.
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.
Saint Nicholas of Myra is a 4th century bishop from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was known for his generosity.
The real Saint Nicholas was born in the modern-day country of Turkey. He was born in the ancient city of Patara, which is located in present-day Antalya province in southern Turkey.
No, Saint Nicholas of Myra lived in a Greek colony in Asia Minor, today's Turkey.
Nicholas of Myra was from Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
As far as we know Nicholas lived alone as he was never married.