Hierapolis, an ancient spa city in the Roman and Eastern Roman periods and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is located 20 km away from Denizli city center. This region is known as Pamukkale, home to a world-famous marvel of calcite travertine filled with warm, mineral-rich waters. Pamukkale is a popular thermal center; its calcium and iron rich waters are believed to have healing properties. The ancient city above Pamukkale was founded by the King of Bergama Eumenies II in the 2nd century BCE and it is believed to honor the name of Hiera, the wife of Telephos, the legendary founder of ancient Pergamum. The city grew and stood out thanks to its hot springs. Pamukkale is famous for its calcite travertines (or terraces) filled with warm, mineral-rich waters. The region where Pamukkale is located has a special structure with its thermal springs originating from Lykos (Çürüksu) Valley. In Hierapolis, you can see baths, temples and ruins of ancient theater. You can swim in the ancient pool, also known as the Cleopatra Pool, a spring rumored that the Egyptian Queen took a bath.

Ancient Pool, surrounded by antique columns and marble, is a unique experience. Featuring a year-round temperature of 36 degrees, the Ancient Pool is famously called the Cleopatra Pool – legend has it that the illustrious Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, once bathed in the waters of the pool. Indulge in the revitalising thermal waters of the pool, swim amid the ancient ruins, and savour the authentic environment.

Pamukkale, a mixed heritage site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, features stunning white travertines formed by thermal water supersaturated with calcium carbonate. When this water comes into contact with surface oxygen, it creates formations resembling frozen waterfalls and small terraced pools. Pamukkale is included in almost all lists of “must-see places”! Throughout history, people have known about the healing properties of the thermal waters of Pamukkale and have stayed in Hierapolis for receiving treatment. Touching the travertines themselves, which are as white as snow and which are formed by the thermal water regenerating from Hierapolis, is also quite an experience! Currently, the Pamukkale travertines are mostly under preservation in order to avoid any deterioration in the originality of their natural beauty. Resembling a fabulous field of snow-white clouds, their natural beauty is rare and they represent a location where history and nature embrace. Another highly recommended local experience is to swim in the Antique Pool, also known as Cleopatra’s Pool, next to the Pamukkale travertines. The calcareous structure, white color, and warm thermal water is a one-of-a-kind experience! It is without a doubt that you will be enchanted by Pamukkale’s many beauties and attractions!