Hostels in PAMUKKALE, TURKEY

Pamukkale – Cotton Castle Blessed with Natural Formations

Located in the Denizli Province of south-west Turkey, Pamukkale is known for its white sparkling castles. Listed in the World Heritage List of UNESCO, the place is popular among the tourists for offering peace and harmony. Nearness to the River Menderes valley further makes the city a wonderful destination to visit.

History
Not less than a natural wonder for Turkey, Pamukkale has been known in the history as a natural spa, offering baths and open pools as its greatest highlights. Famously called Hierapolis, the city is believed to be founded in the 2nd century BC by Eumenes II, one of the Pergamum kings. The city is named after Hiera, who was the wife of Telephos, the founder of Pergamum dynasty.

It was in 133 BC that the city was united with the Roman Empire, along with other parts of the Pergamum kingdom. After an earthquake in 17 AD, the city was redeveloped in the form of a Roman Settlement. Soon it became one of the richest cities under the Roman Empire. After the division of the Roman Empire, the city went to the Byzantine Empire, where it became the capital of Phrygia. The Turks invaded the city in the 11th century, after which the Seljuk forces constantly attacked the city. Another earthquake hit the area, destroying all man-made structures and leaving behind the natural sites. In 1887, excavations began to discover the city again and since then, it appeared as an important tourist destination in Turkey.

Popular Places
The travertine sites of the city are included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The magnificent sights of these waterfalls can leave anyone spellbound for offering unique pleasure to the eyes and mind. Laodikya, also mentioned as one of the seven Churches of Revelation in the history, is a great site to visit. One can also visit the red spring, known as Karahyit. There are many other hot water springs that are known to contain high content of minerals, mainly chalk. Kaklik caves located near the city are also worth visiting. The remains of Aphrodisias, an ancient city, can be visited to explore ancient significance of this region.

Getting Around
You can hire a guide to explore the town on foot, as there is no and there could be no better means of exploring the white beauty of the place.

Places of Entertainment
Thermal water pools are just excellent to swim or just relax, confirming the belief of this place for being close to the God. It is a great experience to watch the steps and the terraces built naturally in the town. Limestone walls, stalactites, cataracts and basins are other famous structures accommodated by the town. Hierapolis Archaeology Museum can also be visited to explore variety of artefacts.

Accommodation Options
Many budget hotels can be found in the town as comfortable accommodation options. These hotels are known for their natural spas as well as the bed and breakfast facilities.

Currency
Turkish Lira is used as the official currency of Pamukkale and it can be used to buy cotton wear and also to stay in the hotels. Learn about the currency exchange rates from the online news and updates and also, get foreign currency exchanged at one of the points in the city. 

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