Fascinating, unique spectacle! A miracle of nature, known throughout the world for its unique thermal springs that have created unique landscapes similar to cotton mountains!
“On the UNESCO World Heritage List”
Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis
Pamukkale, one of the most famous natural and cultural sites in Turkey, is located 20 km from the city of Denizli. The literal translation of the word "pamukkale" (pamukkale) from the Turkish language means "cotton castle" or "cotton fortress", which actually corresponds to the local unusual natural landscape.
The so-called snow-white travertines of the “cotton castle” arose on the slope of the mountain as a result of the precipitation of calcium carbonate from the water of carbonic sources. In the area of Pamukkale and Denizli, there are 17 geothermal springs with water temperatures ranging from 35 to 100 °C. The water from each source has a different composition, therefore, the thermal springs located in the vicinity of Pamukkale were used for medicinal purposes in ancient times.
The ancient pool (Cleopatra's pool) is located next to the ruins of large Roman baths (now the Archaeological Museum of Hierapolis). The place where fresh thermal water constantly comes from is located next to the pool (this is where you can drink water, it tastes sour, salty, carbonated). The water temperature is slightly higher than 35 degrees.
Pamukkale is famous not only for its mineral springs and snow-white travertines. Next to the travertines is the most interesting ancient city Hierapolis (Hierapolis or Phrygian Hierapolis). The ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis are scattered over a vast area. Restoration work in the city is carried out with some interruptions and they are carried out mainly for the purpose of protecting and conserving monuments.
The first buildings on the site of the ancient city appeared in the second millennium BC, but the city itself appeared much later. It is believed that the city was founded by the king of Pergamon Eumenes II in 190 BC. e. And Hierapolis got its name from the Amazon queen Hiera, the wife of the legendary founder of Pergamon - Telephos (son of Hercules and Avga). Later (in 133 BC) the city was already under the rule of the Roman Empire. The city very often suffered from earthquakes, which to this day often disturb the inhabitants of this area. The first of the known large earthquakes of Hierapolis dates back to 17 AD. e.. Then the city was almost completely destroyed and rebuilt. Under Roman rule, Hierapolis flourished until the end of the 3rd century AD. e. The healing powers of the local springs were known even before the times of the Roman Empire, but the popularity of the city as a healing thermal resort grew precisely in the Roman period. Wealthy people came here for treatment from all over the empire, but some of them died, and in this case they were buried according to the customs of the places they came from. That is why the Hierapolis necropolis is the largest ancient necropolis in Turkey with a wide variety of tombstones and monuments.
Город сыграл важную роль и в распространении Христианства.
It is known that already in the first centuries of Christianity, with the help and participation of one of the 12 apostles, the Apostle Philip, the first Christian communities appeared here. According to legend, the Holy Apostle Philip was crucified upside down by order of the proconsul of the Roman Empire, and he died painfully. Martyrium (place of death) of St. Philippa is located east of the Old Theatre.
Route: Antalya-Korkuteli-Lake Salda-Denizli-Pamukkale>>Denizli-Chavdir-Korkuteli-Antalya
Program:
Duration: full day
Included:
Professional guide with license
Individual transport, visits to historical sites (the ancient city of Hierapolis and the Archaeological Museum)
Dinner and supper
For additional fee: drinks and visit to the ancient pool "Cleopatra"
With myself:
hats
- sunglasses and cream
- comfortable shoes
- swimwear
- towels
cameras
money for additional expenses
Start: 06:00
Return: 21:00
Tour details
Collection from hotels
Stop on the shore of Lake Salda, for rest and photos
Arrival in the city of Denizli
Stop at a textile factory
Dinner
- Visit to Pamukkale according to the program
- Return to Antalya
Stop for dinner
Arrival in Antalya
***Don't forget to order breakfast at the hotel the night before and pick it up from the reception in the morning!