Pamukkale, one of southwest Turkey's oldest tourist attractions, hosted some 70,000 local and foreign tourists over five days of celebration during the Muslim religious holiday of Eid al-Adha.

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This Roman theater in Pamukkale, Turkey, has stood for over 1,800 years. Surrounded by open plains and ruins, it once echoed with the voices of thousands.

Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified ...

The Pamukkale travertines are limestone slopes and thermal water pools that have attracted visitors since before the days of Ancient Greece, when the spa town of Hierapolis was founded at the top.

Whether you're looking to relax in the therapeutic thermal waters, marvel at the stunning geological formations, or immerse yourself in the region's rich history, a visit to Pamukkale is an ...

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Thanks to a swell of attention on Instagram, a small town in the shadow of one of Turkey’s most famous sites is waking up and welcoming the world. Pamukkale is a series of natural hot springs (Credit: ...

In southwestern Turkey, Pamukkale’s white terraces look like a staircase carved from clouds. These bright, rounded pools, stacked neatly down the hillside, form naturally from mineral springs that ...

Pamukkale is also relatively uncrowded in winter (November through to March), especially on weekdays. It can, though, be cold and even snowy. The best way to enjoy an uncrowded visit is to spend the ...