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Denizli
Thermal water in Pamukkale
Hierapolis (Pamukkale) Museum
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Nestled
against high mountains near the Buyuk Menderes (Meander) River
is Denizll. Surroundect oy tne natural beauty of a verdant
valley, the area 5 also rich in culture and history. The
Luvians were the first inhabitants, followed centuries later
by the Hittites. Throughout centuries the fertile plain
nourished other cvilizations: The Phrygians, Lydians.
Fersians, Macedonians, Romans,Byzantines, Seijuks, and the
Ottomans. Modern Denizli is a city of wide streets, parks and
hotels. The Ataturk Ethnography Museum in the city center
displays folk art and ethnic artifacts. While shopping in the
Kaleici Carsisi look for souvenirs of copper, jewelery, towels
and silk blouses. You can choose among Camlik, Incilipinar or
Gokpinar Parks for a rest, picnic, or simply a walk through
the forest in the shade of pine trees. The fresh water springs
and thermal baths attract many visitors. A magical and
spectacular natural site, unique in the world,Pamukkale
(Hierapolis) is a fairyland of dazzling white, petrified
castles. Thermal spring waters laden with calcareous salts
running off the plateau's edge have created this fantastic
formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The hot
springs have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic
powers. Both the thermal center with its motels and thermal
pools, and the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis, are
situated on the plateau. Another thermal center northwest of
Pamukkale.Karahayit is known for its water's high-iron
content.Honaz Dagi National Park is 20 km east of Denizli,
near the town of Honaz. Mt. Honaz is one of the most beautiful
and highest peaks (2528 m) in the Aegean region. It is covered
with a gorgeous alpine forest. Early Christians settled on the
northern slope; the name of this ancient site is Colossae, and
remains of the settlement can be seen.
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Historic Thermal Pool
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Aphrodisias Theatre
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Ancienth Baths
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