Pamukkale
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Pamukkale is a small village to the south of the national park that is home to the mineral pools and ruins of Hierapolis.
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[edit] History
Mineral water spilling off the edge of the cliff created these exquisite-looking mineral deposits. The Romans were inspired by the rock formations and the warm baths to create a spa city, Hierapolis, here, which is still well preserved. During the 1980s and 90s the tourism business boomed here, but the many thermal hotels threatened to destroy the site and have since been abolished. It is still possible to wade in the pools, but they haven't returned to their original depth. Swimming is possible in the Sacred Pool next to the museum.
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The village centers around Cumhuriyet Meydani, Republic Square, the location of most of the restaurants. The Dolmus from Denizli stops a block north east of here. To the west is Atatürk Caddesi, with a few bars. To the south, most of the hotels are on Inönü Caddesi, off of Menderes Caddesi.
[edit] Getting there
[edit] By plane
It is possible to fly to Denizli and catch a short bus to Pamukkale.
[edit] By train
The train route to the area was closed for repairs in 2008, but there is no sign of it being reopened anytime soon.
[edit] By car
The city is well connected on the 20-01 highway.
[edit] By bus
There are many buses to Denizli, with connections to Pamukkale by bus and many dolmuses in summer.
[edit] By boat
[edit] Getting around
[edit] By car
A car is needed to reach most sites, and may be advisable for the springs and ruins as well. As most people come to Pamukkale only for the the ruins and thermal pools, it may be possible to share a car with other visitors.
[edit] By public transport
[edit] By foot
The walk from the village to the site is 2 km, within the village all things can be reached on foot.
[edit] By bike
[edit] Weather
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[edit] See
[edit] Hierapolis and Travertine Pools
These well preserved ruins are can't missed, including an impressive theater, the haunting octagonal Martyrium of St. Phillip the Apostle, and the ruins of a Byzantine church right next to the foundation of the Temple of Apollo. The impressive, Hierapolis Archeology Museum is also on these grounds, as well as the famous thermal pools. For more information see Hierapolis.
[edit] Laodicea
Former home to one of the Seven Churches of Asia mentioned in St. Paul's Book of Revelations and Cicero, before being sentenced to death by Mark Antony, a few significant ruins remain in this town for history enthusiasts. The stadium is still somewhat intact, and two theaters remain, one in better shape than the other.
[edit] Ak Han
This old caravanserai was build in the 1250s and is still in excellent condition.
[edit] Father Haydar Cave
admission 1.50 lira The formations in this sunken cave are another creation of the calcium spring rich waters. Visitors can also bathe in the waters here.
[edit] Do
Other than exploring the ruins, the most popular activity is bathing in the thermal waters, especially in the often photographed Pamukkale Termal, with its submerged columns. While there is a two hour time limit, passes are rarely checked.
[edit] Eat
This town doesn't offer much in the way of food, a visitor might do just as well eating at the hotel.
Ünal Restaurant, on Menderes Caddesi, is one of the best options available, serving tradtional Turkish fast food.
Gürsoy Restaurant, on Atatürk Caddesi, has both Turkish and pasta dishes.
Han Restaurant, also on Atatürk Caddesi, serves primarily kebabs.
[edit] Drink
Visitors are advised to be cautious in Pamukkale's bars, because they are often targets for its workers.
[edit] Pasa Disco
This bar serves local drinks at reasonable prices.
[edit] Harem Disco Bar
This establishment has good nargile.
[edit] Sleep
[edit] Budget
Beyaz Kale on Menderes Street offers decent rooms and a small pool for 20-30 lira a night for 1-2 people
Aspawa Pension on the same street offers similar rooms for 20-25 lira for 1-2 people.
[edit] Mid-Range
Ozturk Otel-Pension on Inönü street has good air conditioning and a pool for 30 lira for a double.
[edit] Upscale
Koray Hotel offers tour services and a restaurant and bar, among other things. Its doubles run 50 to 70 lira, with meals.
[edit] Work
This city is largely agricultural.
[edit] Learn
Pamukkale University is the local school. http://pau.edu.tr/pau/
[edit] Keep connected
[edit] Internet
Any urgent communication should be taken care of in Denizli.
[edit] Phone
Lok for Köntülü telefon for a metered telphone.
[edit] Post
The post office is Menderes Caddesi, five blocks south from the town center.
[edit] Safety
Wear covered shoes around the ruins, there are thorny bushes around.
[edit] Stay Healthy
There is a medical center just west of the main square on Stad Caddesi.
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