There are not much historical information known about the origin of the city. The Phrygians built a temple that used by the citizens of the nearby town of Laodicea. It would later form the centre of Hierapolis. Bronze coins, dating to the 2nd century BC give the name Hieropolis (Holy City). Hierapolis was once a Roman and Byzantine spa city. Above the travertines Hierapolis has ruins and a museum. There is Antique Pool that remains from Roman times in spa city of Hierapolis.
Pamukkale was made a World Heritage Site in 1988.
Pamukkale is a natural site in Denizli city in southwest of Turkey. Pamukkale is one of the Turkey’s most popular attraction for local and foreign tourists.
Pamukkale is famous for white travertine terraces. In Turkish meaning of Pamukkale is “Cotton Castle” because of cotton-like appearance and majestic white beauty.
Unesco World Heritage status, gleaming white travertine terraces, thermal water and Antique Pool put Pamukkale to must visited list.
Of course, Pamukkale is visited to see white marble appearance travertines.
It is worth visiting Pamukkale to enjoy the magnificent view created by the sunset on the travertines. Walking down the travertines is a unique experience.
Swimming in a Antique Pool (Cleopatra Pools) is one of the things to do. It is recommend that you do not miss opportunity to swim among ancient ruins in thermal waters.
Hierapolis Archaeology Museum is a place where time should be devoted to seeing the historical ruins.
You can find delicious food in Pamukkale and nearby. You can taste the special tandoori kebab in Denizli city, where Pamukkale is located in.
There are local restaurants that you can find dishes from Aegean and Turkish Cuisine.
