National park · Turkey · Denizli

Pamukkale and Hierapolis

White travertine terraces and thermal pools beside an ancient spa city.

UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 3 h

For storytellers

Why Pamukkale and Hierapolis matters

Water rich in minerals has built dazzling white terraces down the hillside, with pools of warm turquoise water. At the top lie the ruins of Hierapolis, a Roman spa town with a theatre and a necropolis. You walk the terraces barefoot, so bring a bag for your shoes.

Talking points

  • You walk the terraces barefoot.
  • Hierapolis has a large theatre.
  • Sunset is magical.

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Good to know: The terraces must be walked barefoot, so be ready to carry your shoes.

Also nearby

Within about 40 km, closest first.