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Pamukkale is a village in the Southern Aegean region of Turkey, famous for its hot springs, Roman spa town of Hierapolis, and white terraced pools: the village name means "cotton castle". It is a and one of the country's top sights, mobbed in summer. The nearest town is Denizli, 20 km south.
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This is within the Roman bath house, and displays artifacts found during local excavations, including ornate sarcophagi. One of these (not always on display) is 3rd century and has an intricate depiction of a crank-driven sawmill, the first known example.
This naturally hot swimming pool would feel like Disney if only it was clean - you'll wonder where's the crazy-golf and the popcorn cart? Supposedly founded by Cleopatra, it was part of an ugly rash of hotels built from the 1980s, so being 2000 years old she'd be wizened beyond hope of any spa cure. The hotels were later cleared away leaving only this pool, with fluted column pieces sunk within it for extra authenticity. The shop sells bathing suits and towels, and there are lockers.
Excellent open-air restaurant at the foot of town, with trad Turkish fare and views across the valley.
Very central so it's popular, but the food is only so-so.
Occasional lapses, and it's not the cheapest, but most customers reckon this is quality authentic Indian food.
Friendly restaurant with good Turkish food.
Mostly good reviews for this trad place by the lane up to Town Gate entrance to the travertines.
Simple hotel opposite the bus stop with a pool, garden, and rooftop restaurant. Clean rooms with en-suite, TV and air-con.
Friendly pansiyon with clean comfy rooms with air-con and pool.
Friendly but basic place; their name means "Four Seasons".
Great reviews for this comfy clean place with a thermal swimming pool.
Simple efficient hotel, rooms are en suite with air-con.
Simple friendly place with pool.
Comfy mid-price hotel with pool.
Smart hotel with pool, rooms are small but comfy.
For intercity public transport, travel via Denizli, which has frequent buses from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and elsewhere. Tour buses run from all the coast resorts within a 100 km radius.
Read in the guideWalk: the main sights are within 15 minutes. From the bus stop walk east along Atatürk Cd and cross the main road for the path to Town Gate entrance to the travertines.
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