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When I was in Istanbul, Mr Mevlut Uysal, Pomegranate Tour, supported me and my wife during our stay in their beautiful country.I 'd like to thank to Mr.Mevlut in a specially for providing our tour to Pamukkale, very nice tour, all the supports are ready at time and the people were friendly with us.I 'd like to see you again in other opportunity.Thanks for all.Best R...
Jorge Guimares& - Rio De Janeiro/Brasil
Turkey Travel Destinations - Pamukkale Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. It is located in Turkey's Inner Aegean region, in the River Menderes valley, which has a temperate climate for most of the year.
The ancient Greco-Roman and Byzantine city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white "castle" which is in total about 2,700 metres (8,860 ft) long, 600 m (1,970 ft) wide and 160 m (525 ft) high. It can be seen from the hills on the opposite side of the valley in the town of Denizli, 20 km away.
Tourism is and has been a major industry. People have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. As recently as the mid-20th century, hotels were built over the ruins of Heropolis, causing considerable damage. An approach road was built from the valley over the terraces, and motor bikes were allowed to go up and down the slopes. When the area was declared a World Heritage Site, the hotels were demolished and the road removed and replaced with artificial pools. Wearing shoes in the water is prohibited to protect the deposits.
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