Pamukkale

Pamuk kale is one of Turkey's most unique natural attractions, featuring calcium-rich hot springs that have formed dazzling white terraces over thousands of years. Visitors can walk barefoot across the warm, mineral-rich pools, which are believed to have healing properties. The nearby ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient Greco-Roman city, include a well-preserved amphitheater, a necropolis, and the Temple of Apollo. Pamukkale is a place where history and natural beauty merge perfectly.

History

Pamuk kale has been a healing center since Roman times, attracting visitors to its thermal springs. The ancient city of Hierapolis was founded in the 2nd century BC and became a major Roman spa town. The city was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century, but its ruins and the famous terraces still attract millions of tourists today.

What To See

• Travertine Terraces
• Cleopatra’s Pool
• Hierapolis Ancient Theater
• Necropolis
• Temple of Apollo
• Pamukkale Natural Park