Pamukkale is one of the most interesting places in the world, justly famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains. The calcium oxide-rich waters flowing down the southern slope of Caldag located north of the ruins have, over the millennia, built up deposits of white travertine on the plateau thus fully justifying both the site's ancient name of Hierapolis (Holy City) and its modern one of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle). This underground water which once gave life to the ancient city of Hierapolis now helps Pamukkale be one of the most important thermal centers of Turkey.

The travertine terraces, in concert with the plateau housing the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis, now make up a national park as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a visit to one would not be complete without a look at the other.

Activities while in Pamukkale

> Private Tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Succumb to the spectacular sight of Pamukkale! This amazing place is a beautiful and spectacular natural site, unique in the world with its fairylike, dazzling white, petrified lime cascades. There you will see the thermal spring water laden with calcareous salt, plunging down the mountain side which has created this natural formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The thermal water has been used since the Roman period for its therapeutic powers.

Next you will visit the Roman city of Hierapolis, which is not located not on earth or rock, but on solid limestone layers formed by limestone water that flowed for centuries over this raised level plateau. The name means "sacred city", and according to Stephanus of Byzantium the city was given this name because of the large number of temples it contained.
While here you will visit the Apollo Temple competing with Delphi, Monumental Nympheum (a 4th century Basilica), the Theatre, and the best preserved Necropolis.

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Top things to see and do in Pamukkale 

> Pamukkale Thermal Pools
> The Travertines

Ancient Greek and Roman Sites
> Hierapolis
> Amphitheatre
> Temple of Apollo
> Necropolis
> Roman baths - Hierapolis Archaeology Museum

Byzantine Sites
> Saint Philip Martyrium
> Byzantine Gate

Main Airport in Pamukkale
> Denizli Çardak Airport Airport code DNZ

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