Pamukkale

Thermal springs built Pamukkale's white travertine terraces over thousands of years; the Turkish name means Cotton Castle. The Greco-Roman spa city of Hierapolis sits on the plateau above, with a large theater and a pool where visitors swim over toppled marble columns. UNESCO lists the terraces and ruins as a single site.

Things to do in Pamukkale

• Travertine Terraces – Walk barefoot on the famous white calcium carbonate terraces filled with warm thermal water.
• Hierapolis Ancient City – Explore the well-preserved ruins of this ancient Greco-Roman spa city with its impressive theater.
• Cleopatra's Antique Pool – Swim among ancient Roman columns in this thermal pool with healing mineral waters.
• Hierapolis Museum – Discover artifacts and sculptures from the ancient city housed in former Roman baths.