If the world was a paradise, I'm sure it would be 'Turkey'. There are reasons why people from all over the world, especially Europe, are excited to come here. We see that the most common reasons are to explore the cosmopolitan cities, especially to explore Istanbul, where two continents are connected by a bridge, or to enjoy the sun on the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, perhaps to take a trip to the bazaar. Like the historical sites of Ephesus and Troy, Cappadocia's appealing charm is undeniable.
When we look at the analyzes we have made in recent years, we see that Pamukkale is the destination that our guests insistently want to go. Visiting Pamukkale's UNESCO-listed white “cotton castles” and the adjoining Roman ruins of Hierapolis is both an excitement and a real discovery for anyone who wants to explore Turkey.
What is meaning of Pamukkale?
In English, Pamukkale is translated as "cotton castles".
Pamukkale makes it a pretty interesting name, doesn't it? That's a good way to describe Pamukkale's white calcite terraces. Created over thousands of years by water containing a high-density mineral known as calcium bicarbonate, the landscape has been transformed by white calcium deposits, limestone terraces (known as travertines) and water flowing into thermal blue pools. This place should really be on the list of "things to see before you die".
The Romans also made good use of this place, the historical spa city of Hierapolis was established on the top of the travertines. Legend has it that the formations are actually solidified cotton left to dry by giants. Hence the name “cotton castles”. Pamukkale was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988.
What to do in Pamukkale?
The main activity in Pamukkale is to dive in the thermal and healing pools at the bottom of the travertines. These pools are man-made, but the water inside is the same as the natural terraces on the hill.
Sometimes I feel that healing is flowing from every corner of Turkey, am I right?
