Pamukkale Travertine Terraces -
Pamukkale is located in the hills of the Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. Pamukkale is about 6 hours from Istanbul. Known for its brilliant white travertine terraces and warm thermal pools, it’s also the site of the well-preserved ruins of the Greek-Roman city Hierapolis, which contains one of the oldest theaters in the world.
Pamukkale is mainly known for its mineral-rich, thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces. The area is famous for a bright, white carbonate mineral left by the flowing water. Pamukkale is over 8,860 feet long, 1970 feet wide, and 525 feet high. Its Turkish name, Pamukkale, means Cotton Castle.
Pamukkale are known for their healing properties. The Turks often say that bathing in these pools will heal certain illnesses including chronic disorders, digestive problems, eye and skin diseases, and many more.
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