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Pamukkale & Cotton Castle
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An
unusual natural and historical site with the sparkling white castle -like
cascades, Pamukkale is one of the most important highlights of Turkey,
unique in the world.
The site is named in Turkish as "Pamukkale", that means "cotton castle",
parallel to the glorious and spectacular view of the site.The dazzling
white calcareous castles are formed by limestone-laden thermal springs,
creating the
unbelievable formation of stalactites, patholes and cataracts. Waters in
the terraces are the sediments of the springs with calcium bicarbonate in
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Waters, containing mainly calcium salts and
carbon-dioxide, run off the plateau's by depositing calcium while
carbon-dioxide disappearing. The marvelous landscape of Pamukkale has been
created by this gradual formation, leaving a cotton-like image. |
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Located above the theatre of Hierapolis, the mineral water sources from
the thermal springs of Cal Mountain. It is collected in a pool, known as
the "Sacred Pool" of ancient times, where you can swim amidst the
historical remains of Hierapolis.
The Sacred Pool is now located inside Pamukkale Hotel. The water of
Pamukkale is famous for its benefits to the eyes and skin; and its curing
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asthma, rheumatism, as well. The remains of the ancient Hierapolis are
situated on back of the thrilling white terraces, standing wondrously in
the area. The fairyland Pamukkale is a must-see traveling through this
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