National park · UNESCO
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Pamukkale, Turkey
White travertine terraces and thermal pools beside an ancient spa city.
Town · Turkey · Denizli
Pamukkale
A small town below the white travertine terraces and ancient Hierapolis.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Pamukkale matters
Pamukkale means cotton castle, and the name fits the white terraces that cascade down the hillside. The town is a simple base for visiting the terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis above them. It's a very popular stop between Izmir and Antalya.
Talking points
- The name means cotton castle.
- Hierapolis was an ancient spa town.
- Stay for sunset on the terraces.
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