Pamukkale and the ruins of the city of Hierapolis are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. There is a saying: "He who has not been to Pamukkale has not seen Turkey. "
From the coast of Antalya to Denizli about 300 km. (more than 4 hours by bus through the mountains). These places have been used as a resort area since ancient times, therefore, near Pamukkale and Hierapolis, there are ancient ruins nearby that you can visit.
The blue water travertines themselves are beautiful! But, with the exception of a specially designated area for tourists, you cannot walk on travertines, as they are very fragile! But the so-called “Cleopatra’s pool”, that is, the Antique pool (as the name at the entrance suggests), is open for swimming, because Cleopatra has never been here. The cost of bathing in 2006 was 15 bucks. You can enter the pool area for free, there is shade, it’s cool, there is a cafe, you can sit, relax and drink mineral water from the source (free of charge).
I must say that this is a very picturesque place - water, greenery and antique columns. The water temperature in Pamukkale averages 36 degrees Celsius, it is mostly radon, very heavy - it is not possible to swim. Near (above the pool) there is a special column with clean “drinking water”, where you can get water on the way back.
If you hurry - you can see everything in 1 day, but it is better to take a tour for 2 days.
Tips: it is very hot there and sunburns are formed instantly! Therefore, take with you, anti-sunburn cream and something that covers your arms and legs. In shorts and tops, you will burn instantly. And still necessary for the trip: caps, swimwear, and sunglasses. And of course, take plenty of water with you!
Photo here:
http://www.turpravda.com/tr/pamukkale/blog-24619.html
From the coast of Antalya to Denizli about 300 km. (more than 4 hours by bus through the mountains). These places have been used as a resort area since ancient times, therefore, near Pamukkale and Hierapolis, there are ancient ruins nearby that you can visit.
The blue water travertines themselves are beautiful! But, with the exception of a specially designated area for tourists, you cannot walk on travertines, as they are very fragile! But the so-called “Cleopatra’s pool”, that is, the Antique pool (as the name at the entrance suggests), is open for swimming, because Cleopatra has never been here. The cost of bathing in 2006 was 15 bucks. You can enter the pool area for free, there is shade, it’s cool, there is a cafe, you can sit, relax and drink mineral water from the source (free of charge).
I must say that this is a very picturesque place - water, greenery and antique columns. The water temperature in Pamukkale averages 36 degrees Celsius, it is mostly radon, very heavy - it is not possible to swim. Near (above the pool) there is a special column with clean “drinking water”, where you can get water on the way back.
If you hurry - you can see everything in 1 day, but it is better to take a tour for 2 days.
Tips: it is very hot there and sunburns are formed instantly! Therefore, take with you, anti-sunburn cream and something that covers your arms and legs. In shorts and tops, you will burn instantly. And still necessary for the trip: caps, swimwear, and sunglasses. And of course, take plenty of water with you!
Photo here:
http://www.turpravda.com/tr/pamukkale/blog-24619.html
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
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