Pamukkale, "Cotton Castle" is a collection of unique hot springs with a high concentration of calcium oxide, which allows treating a whole range of diseases. It includes 17 geothermal springs with a water temperature of 35 to 100 degrees above zero and terraces formed from travertine. The famous snow-white cascades of the resort are not just a popular attraction, the healing power of Pamukkale waters has been known for at least 4 centuries.
The term "travertine" dates back to the Roman times - its name travertine received from a city known in ancient times as Tibur. And the most famous deposits of travertine are in Tivoli and Guidonia-Montecelio in Italy, where the oldest quarries, known since Roman times, are located, for example, the Bernini quarry.
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Climate
Cloudy, rain ±$ +13 ° С in the day +8 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +14 ° С in the afternoon +7 ° C at night ° С water |
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How to get
The nearest airport is in Denizli, just 65 km from Pamukkale or an hour's drive. At the airport Denizli twice a day flights from Istanbul are performed. Alternative to Denizli is Izmir Airport, located 252 km from Pamukkale (about 4 hours drive).
The nearest railway station. The station is also located in Denizli, but here trains arrive only from Izmir. The communication with Istanbul was suspended in 2008 due to road repairs, and is still unknown when it will be renewed. Buses leave almost any city in Turkey in Denizli / Pamukkale. Although it should be borne in mind that until Pamukkale buses do not go - they stop in Denizli, where you need to transfer to a free minibus to Pamukkale. From the bus station Denizli in Pamukkale also run private dolmushi.
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Shopping
Denizli and Pamukkale are famous for their cotton, which has already gained popularity. The best place to buy cotton is the city of Buldan, which was an important center of the textile industry in Turkey since ancient times. In Buldan, located 30 minutes from Pamukkale, you can buy cotton products of very fine work - tablecloths, scarves, curtains, clothes, hats, etc.
Treatment in Pamukkale
In the upper part of the city, Karhaina, there are three types of thermal waters: from a small hill at a speed of 40 liters per second, "striped" water of different shades with a temperature of more than + 40 ° C flows, another source with sulfuric waters (+30 ° C) disease, and the third, which fills the terrace, is attributed to rejuvenating properties. These terraces are like huge baths: water is accumulated in each of them, forming shallow "on the ankle", swimming pools.
Methods of treatment: thermal and mud baths, drinking mineral water. They treat rheumatism, rickets, cardiovascular, nervous, skin and gastrointestinal diseases, lumbago, psoriasis and eczema, relieve fatigue and stress.
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Pamukkale
Travertines are the Pamukkale nature park, the ancient cities of Hierapolis and Ephesus, the famous archaeological center of Aphrodisias, and the source of the red water Karahayit. In 1988 Pamukkale and the ruins of the city of Hierapolis are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The first buildings on the site of Hierapolis, located on a mountain ridge, appeared in the 2nd millennium BC. E., and the first excavations here were made in 1887 by a German group of archaeologists led by Karl Humann. In 1957, the study of Hierapolis continued under the guidance of the Institute of Archeology of Italy, which sent to the excavations a group of archaeologists led by Paolo Verzone. Currently, archaeological and restoration work in Hierapolis continues.
The main attractions of Hierapolis is the largest necropolis in Turkey, the amphitheater, St. Philip's Martyr Temple and the Temple of Apollo. The amphitheater, whose construction was completed in 206 n. is equipped with seats for 15 thousand spectators and has 300 steps, the total height of which is about 100 meters.
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The necropolis of Hierapolis, in the construction of which used limestone stone and marble, was located outside the fortress walls along the roads. They died here according to their customs, and therefore in the necropolis there are a large variety of gravestones and tombstones, among which there are three types: sarcophagi, Lycian graves and crypts.
The Temple of Apollo, according to seismological research, was built over the fault under it, leading to the cave of Pluto, the god of the underworld .The temples of Apollo were often built on sites with geological activity, as well as, for example, one of the famous temples of Apollo in Delphi .It is believed that the evaporation and gases coming out of the fault are poisonous .This property of this fault was used by the priests ±$.When believers came for predictions, the priest asked the god Apollo to kill the bird as proof of his strength and released the bird into the cave .A bird poisoned with carbon dioxide died, which was a testament to the connection of the priests with the deity .
St. Philip's St. Martyr Temple was built in Hierapolis in the 4th century. According to legend, the church was erected on the site of the death of the apostle and here was his grave, which was never found.
Not far from Pamukkale is another natural landmark - "Cleopatra's Pool". This pool with thermal water (+36 ° C), enriched with magnesium, calcium sulfate and hydrocarbon and having a bitter-salty taste reminiscent of Borjomi.
After completing his trip to Hierapolis, one should take a look at the museum located in the building of Roman baths, built in the beginning of the 2nd century BC. e. The exposition of the museum is represented by jewelry, coins, sarcophagi, numerous sculptures and bas-reliefs found in ancient cities - Laodicea, Kolossa and Tripolis. Photos Pamukkale (18)