Pamukkale.Turkey The Unique Place

Pamukkale means cotton castle, and was also called the White Castle by the vast whiteness caused by the high concentration of calcite in water. Travertine sedimentary deposits have created the white terraces, waterfalls, petrified forests and minerals that make up the landscape. 





The 17 hot springs heated by an underground volcano. The beautiful region of Pamukkale, Turkey, was used as a spa for healing thousands of years. The healing properties of the region drew people from all over, and the Romans built the ancient city of Hierapolis it. To help preserve the area, hotels and access roads were cut and artificial pools were created to help maintain the natural beauty of Pamukkale.