Thursday, April 26, 2012

2. PAMUKKALE, DENIZLI




A magical and spectacular natural site, Pamukkale is a place which is famous with fascinating formation of white dazzling petrified cascades. It is a unique place in the world whereby Pamukkale is located 20kms from Denizli City, Southwestern in Turkey. It is 652km away from Istanbul to Denizli and easy to reach by air through Cardak Airport in Denizli.

The fairyland of “Cotton Castle” is a marvelous spectacle which is created by a beautiful composition of cataracts, pools and stalactites. The grounds of white travertine gleam under the sun, as the waters flow mildly over.

Pamukkale has known well because of its therapeutic mineral waters. The thermal spring water laden is a natural mineral spring that riches with calcareous salt mineral running off. The hot springs have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. The site today is a fine spa-centre with its warm pools and numerous facilities provided nearby.