Pamukkale

A magical and spectacular natural site, unique in the world, Pamukkale is a fairyland of dazzling white, petrified castles. Thermal spring waters laden with calcareous salts running off the plateau's edge have created this fantastic formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins.

The hot springs have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Both the thermal center with its motels and thermal pools, and the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis, are situated on the plateau. Pamukkale is now covered by a comprehensive protection and construction plan and needed restoration work has already begun. An agreement signed between Turkey and the Council of Europe countries on the protection of the European architectural heritage has been ratified by Law 3534 and brought into effect.

Hierapolis

If you want to see the wonders of Pamukkale & Hierapolis and experience the exquisite harmony of thermal springs and historical sites, please take a look at our tour “ A Tale of Civilization”.