The hot springs are known in Turkey since ancient times. Water flowing down the slopes of the mountain forms a cascade of reservoirs with bizarre limestone walls. Dazzling white terraces (travertine formation) appeared on the hillside as a result of salt deposits from saturated calcium sources. In 1988, Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Except for specially designated tourist zones, to walk on the terraces can not, because they are very fragile. Nevertheless, there is a dedicated area where the source can even swim.
Entrance to the mountain is 20 YTL (August 2010). Mountain opened for tourists around the clock.
Next to thermal baths are the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis, surviving monuments of ancient architecture. At the beginning of our PN Hierapolis was known as a resort.
Swimming pool is also open Cleopatra with mineral water from springs. In this basin according to legend, took baths legendary Egyptian queen. The cost of swimming is 25 YTL (June 2010).
Cleopatra's pool on the site of Roman baths which were destroyed during the earthquake.
Hierapolis Amphitheatre - one of three surviving ancient theater in Turkey. It holds 15 000 spectators.
In Hierapolis necropolis is the largest antique on Turkish territory.
In Pamukkale There are 17 different types of thermal waters. Water temperatures reach 40 ° C.
The hotel «Pam» about Pamukkale tourists can relax in the artificial terraces with mineral water.
Except for specially designated tourist zones, to walk on the terraces can not, because they are very fragile. Nevertheless, there is a dedicated area where the source can even swim.
