- General Information
- Pamukkale is a natural wonder with mineral-rich thermal waters in western Turkey
- Attracts over 2.5 million tourists annually, making it Turkey's most visited attraction
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, located 17.5km from Denizli
- Natural Features
- Created by calcium deposits from 17 hot springs, forming white travertine terraces
- Water temperature ranges from 35°C to 100°C, with total mineral content of 2,430 mg/lt
- Visitors must walk barefoot on special path to protect delicate calcite deposits
- Historical Significance
- Greeks and Romans discovered medicinal properties of mineral springs
- Cleopatra visited for thermal baths, named Antique Pool after her
- Town destroyed by earthquakes in 133BC and 60AD
- Practical Information
- Open 24/7, entrance fee around $9
- Best visited in May-June and September for fewer crowds
- Three entrances: Pamukkale town, North, and South
- Located 17.5km from Denizli, accessible by air, train, or car