Pamukkale is a surreal natural wonder made of semi-circular white travertine between green fields. This white hill is one of Turkey's most photographed places and one of Turkey's most famous natural attractions. Most visitors come here only in Travertine, but the vast and vast archaeological site of the Roman spa town of Hierapolis is at the top of the Travertine hill, one of Turkey's best spots for history-conscious travelers. is. The best thing you can do at the ancient ruins is to enjoy the mineral-rich waters of the famous hot springs, but beyond that you will find well-preserved Hierapolis theaters, various temples and monuments, and a large necropolis area. You can find more in Pamukkale's list of top attractions. 

 

1. Walk up and down travertine

Pamukkale's dazzling white calcite cliffs were created by limestone deposits from hot springs in the area. Just as stalactites are formed in limestone caves, sediments grow on steep slopes and gradually fan out to form natural terraces. Pamukkale means "cotton castle", and the dazzling white color of these travertines looks like some strange natural fortress. The best way to experience travertine is to walk up and down the ridge of the terrace, which runs from the foot of the hill in Pamukkale village to the central entrance to the ancient ruins of Hierapolis on the summit. This is the only section you can walk on and you are allowed to enter travertine barefoot. The semi-circular terrace on the upper floors here has a puddle (mostly from the ankle to the middle of the calf) and reaches above. When you reach the top of the hill, a wooden walkway runs most of the length along the top of the travertine, from which you can take a panoramic picture of the travertine hill and the landscape behind it.  

 

 2. Explore the ruins of the city of Hierapolis  

Hierapolis was first mentioned shortly after 190 BC. Founded by Eumenes II of Pergamon, it was originally a fortified military colony. The original city was destroyed by the 60 AD earthquake, and after its reconstruction, the days of glory began. During the 2nd and 3rd centuries, when it became the center of an important hot spring with natural hot springs, the city achieved its greatest prosperity. The wreckage of a large colonnaded road runs 1 km parallel to the travertine below, extending between the Necropolis in the north and the Byzantine church at the southern end. Follow the road east of the church to the Temple of Apollo and its famous plutonium (the cave under the temple that was the source of poisonous gas). Here, the monks consulted the oracle and brought in birds and small animals that were killed by the rising gas. Both the temple and plutonium have undergone extensive restoration and will be reopened to visitors by the end of 2021.

 

3. Admire the Hierapolis Ancient City

 On the slopes overlooking the huge ruins of Hierapolis, there is a powerful theater in the city with a façade over 100 meters long and two rows of seats, 26 rows each. The theater was built during the reign of Roman emperors Hadrian and Septimius Severus and is incredibly well preserved. The Imperial Box (where VIP guests would have seen entertainment) and some decorative panels along the stage retain much of the original details. The upper seats offer stunning views. If you don't want to climb the hill to see the theater, you can hire one of the drivers of a large golf cart waiting outside the ancient pool complex to move up and down again.

 

 

 4. Pamukkale Antique Pool

 If you want to take part in a hot pool dip where you can relax like a Roman, but without Toga, you don't have to look anymore. At Pamukkale's antique pool, located between the museum and the Temple of Apollo in the middle of the site, you can soothe your tired travel muscles with mineral-rich hot spring water at 36 degrees Celsius. It may be the most atmospheric hot spring experience ever, with the pillars half submerged and the fallen marble debris scattered on the surface, but it's so popular that be prepared for the crowd. Many of the major tour buses to Pamukkale do little in Hierapolis, except for the ancient pools and theaters. So, if you want to take a bath without being crowded, please come early or late.

 

5. Visit the Hierapolis Museum

 This small but excellent museum dedicated to Hierapolis is located in the ancient Roman baths of the ancient city. The museum is in front of the ancient pool complex, just behind the central entrance leading from the travertine path. A visit here will help bring the city to life with exhibits that showcase some of the artistic and cultural heritage of this once important city. The museum's three rooms display a variety of discoveries from the ruins, including beautiful and intricate stone reliefs, sarcophagus and statues. In addition, steles, stigmas, tombs and carved stone reliefs are on display outside the garden.

 

6. Discover the Christian Ruins of Hierapolis

 The most important Byzantine ruins that survived the ruins of Hierapolis were built where the saints and their children were allegedly martyred after protesting the pagan worshipers of Hierapolis. It is the martyrdom of the apostle Philip. .. Martyrs are located on a ridge above other ruins and are accessible via a path that runs both to the theater and behind the ruins of the capital. Martyrdom spans three levels. At the bottom is a modern bridge that acts as the original bridge from number four. On the other side of the bridge is the ruins of an octagonal Byzantine bathhouse. From the bathing facility, climb the stairs to the middle floor to see the pilgrim's fountain and the ruins of the church.

 

 

7. Ride the Denizli Cable Car

All of them pass Denizli on their way to Pamukkale, but few stop here. This completely modern city is the state capital and developed into a bustling center in the 14th century. The great medieval Arab traveler Ibn Batuta described the city as a beautiful trading center with seven mosques, baths, bazaars and princes. Denizli was destroyed twice by the earthquake. One was destroyed at the beginning of the 18th century and the other in 1899. As a result, the city has no historic buildings. On the other hand, in the suburbs, there is Denizli Teleferic, a cable car that commutes to the top of the 1500-meter-high mountain. The view from the height of the entire plain to Pamukkale is worth a drive.


RELATED READS

image description

Konya - The City of Rumi

Konya is Turkey's most well-preserved and oldest city. This city is famous for Jalaluddin Rumi. Rumi spent many years in Konya and wrote Philosophy on Love, Peace, God, and Life from this city. The

Read
image description

Mardin - Turkey

You must have visited Turkey's seaside cities, but if you want to know more briefly about Turkish history, then Mardin will be a better option for you. The city is full of historical structures. Th

Read
image description

Istanbul - Largest City in Turkey

Istanbul is the shining jewel metropolis of modern-day Turkey, with gorgeous buildings and a deep heritage dating back to the 7th century BCE, once the Greeks invaded the colony and named it Byzant

Read
image description

Ankara - Capital of Turkey

Ankara is dotted with many historical buildings, the city itself is beautiful to stroll around. You’ll find a great blend of old and new sites and the surrounding area is also fascinating to

Read
image description

Sumela Monastery - Turkey

Sumela Monastery is perhaps one of the most spectacular monasteries yet founded, tucked in a rocky cliff of Karadag Hill in the isolated mountainous area of Macka near Trabzon. Trabzon is r

Read
image description

Izmir - Turkey

If you want to go away from Istanbul, Izmir, Turkey, is a wonderful choice. Istanbul is unquestionably the best city-break spot in Turkey. Only a fool could seek to dethrone Istanbul, but farther d

Read
image description

Antalya - Jewel of the Mediterranean

Antalya, Turkey's 9th major city, is regarded as a heaven on earth and the Mediterranean's jewel thanks to being an example of competence in look, conveying diversity, and a high standard of living

Read
image description

Turkey Street Food

Istanbul is a food lover's paradise for food stalls. The food stalls in Istanbul are diverse and delicious. Made from fresh produce, it is served in carts, merchants, street food stalls, street sta

Read
image description

How to get Turkey Visa

Citizens of India need a visa to visit Turkey. Indian citizens who meet all the Turkey eVisa requirements can apply for the travel permit online.</s

Read
image description

Shopping in Turkey

Turkey's most famous shopping destinations don't need to be introduced     1. The Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul has been open

Read
image description

Weather in Turkey

The best time to visit Turkey is April, May, September and October due to the high temperatures and the usefulness of exploring ancient ruins. However, Turkey is considered a year-round travel dest

Read
image description

Cities of Turkey

1. Istanbul   Istanbul can combine its great ancient past with the hectic modern hustle and bustle of big cities, with sovereignty not controlled by many other

Read
image description

The Great Tulip festivals in Turkey

The flowering of tulips, known for their beauty and elegance, heralds the arrival of spring every year. These flowers have a special place in the minds of the Turks and Kashmiris. While associated

Read
image description

Pamukkale - Turkey

Pamukkale is a surreal natural wonder made of semi-circular white travertine between green fields. This white hill is one of Turkey's most photographed places and one of Turkey's most famous natura

Read
image description

Adventure Activities in Turkey

Due to its highly favourable geographical location on the border between Europe and Asia, Turkey has good connections with different parts of the world and attracts tourists from all over the world

Read
image description

Food in Turkey

Rich and voluminous, not particularly spicy. The menus of restaurants around the world are lined with Turkish dishes. It's not the only traditional Ottoman dish, a traditional Turkish dish famous f

Read
image description

Things to do in Turkey

1. Istanbul  Most tourists visit Turkey for Istanbul. After all, there are world-famous buildings such as Hagia Sophia and shopping hotspots such as the Grand Bazaar

Read
image description

Turkey Tourist Places

Do you like to plan your vacation with a focus on fascinating cultural experiences and exploring the great outdoors

Read

OUR PACKAGES

image description

Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour - Turkey (5 Days)

from INR 44418

Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, three kilometres southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzaw

explore
image description

Gallipoli and Troy Tour - Turkey (2 Days)

from INR 13326

The Gallipoli peninsula is located in the southern part of East Thrace, the European part of Turkey, with the Aegean Sea to the west and the Dardanelles strait to the east.roy was a city in the far no

explore
image description

Cappadocia Private Tour - Turkey (2 Days)

from INR 33437

Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in central Turkey, is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notables sites

explore