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White travertine terraces of Pamukkale
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Pamukkale

White travertine terraces beside the ancient spa city of Hierapolis.

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Why visit

  • Surreal white terraces plus Greco-Roman spa history.

History and identity

  • The travertines border Hierapolis, a Greco-Roman spa city with one of antiquity's largest necropolises.

Top things to see

  • Travertines
  • Hierapolis theatre
  • Antique Pool
  • Necropolis

How much time to spend

  • 1 full day, ideally overnight in Karahayıt or Pamukkale village.

How to get there

  • Fly to Denizli (DNZ) then 1 hr by bus/taxi. Often combined with Ephesus.

Food nearby

  • Denizli kebab
  • Pide

Practical tips

  • Go early or late.
  • You may need to remove shoes on terraces.

Best time to visit

  • Spring and autumn are best for walking and photos.

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