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Pamukkale

Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour (approx. 450km)

This morning, we started at the local leather factory with a nice fashion show. It was too nice to
pass up. Yes, I have to get one. Arrived at the hotel for lunch, after that we went to Pamukkale
and visited the famous calcium terraces Pamukkale, literally means "cotton castle" in Turkish
and is located in Denizli Province of Turkey. The formation of the so-called castle took place after
several earthquake eruptions and the emergence hot springs, especially the ones rich with
mineral. These springs have been used as spa, since the second century BC. The ancient city of
Hierapolis is also located on the same hill. Hierapolis together with Pamukkale is recognized as a
World Heritage Site. It is overwhelming seeing all these wonderful sites first hand. Came back to
the hotel, we tested the hot springs and had a swim. Buffet dinner with a lot of Chinese
travellers.

Pam Thermal Hotel Pamukkale

ABOUT

Pamukkale is a town in western Turkey known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down
white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. It neighbors Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city