Pamukkale Travertines
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April 25
It's a great place, very beautiful and unusual. I advise everyone to visit. Snow-white travertines, preserved cultural and historical monuments. Informative and a great place for a well-spent vacation.
Over the years, of course, everything falls into disrepair, a large influx of tourists, lack of care and opportunities for natural restoration, they say, soon they will not remain at all in the form that they are, but it's a pity
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April 17
It takes a long time to get there from almost any resort, but there is definitely something to see. There are a lot of tourists there during the season, and Cleopatra's hydrogen sulfide pool is simply teeming with bodies. But in reality, the number of attractions gathered in one place is off the charts.
Twice, with a difference of 10 years, we went to the travertines themselves and we can note that, like all other attractions in Turkey, they are gradually falling into disrepair. They're still being tinted, and it's still very beautiful.
But there is another possibility, which is much more beautiful than moving through the heat from one archaeological site to another. This is a balloon flight. I recommend him unequivocally and uncompromisingly. The view from a height of one kilometer to almost two (we were lucky with the operator) is simply fantastic. And this is not a metaphor. At the moment when the sun casts its first rays on the mountains, it feels like you are on Mars.
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November 20, 2024
A very interesting attraction. I recommend you to visit. The territory is large, it has an amphitheater (which is well preserved), Cleopatra's pool, and the most interesting thermal springs, which are saturated with calcium, and over the centuries have formed a cascade of terraced baths decorated with calcite stalactites.
The springs, along with the ruins of Hierapolis, are included in the UNESCO list.
And not so long ago (years ago), balloon flights began to gain momentum. This is also a very spectacular show, both from the ground and from the basket of an aircraft. Of course, the number is still very far behind Cappadocia, but it looks impressive.
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May 16
The views are gorgeous! The guide told us a lot of informative and interesting things about this place and each location. There is a rejuvenating pool, I did not feel the effect, but it was nice to swim) If you have already arrived in Turkey, this is a must-have place to visit!
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January 16
3 destinations and everything worthwhile to visit this place: 1. Spring (White) - you can swim in the thermal water. 2. An ancient city with a theater (miniature Colosseum) 3. Pamukkale's "phenomenon" itself. Fourth, the balloon flight did not take place due to weather conditions. The first three are very vivid impressions.
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May 27
Pamukkale National Park is a unique natural site with thermal springs. The cascades of such pools are admirable.
Beautiful and unusual. As for me, it is worth going there in spring and autumn, at this time the climate is comfortable.
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January 19
An interesting place with its rich history, the life of a distant time, a large territory, beautiful views, the remains of destroyed structures, an ancient cemetery , Cleopatra's water treatments are a must-visit, mineral water is an interesting feeling!
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March 30
A real touch of the Ancient World! Yes, there is ancient software in Egypt, but not all countries can boast of something like this.
The city is the ruins of a resort dating back to Hellenism and Rome. Moreover, the city is full: from the cemetery and the toilet, to the amphitheater.
But the most stunning thing is the surrounding nature and travertines! It's better to see it than to describe it.
It is necessary to mention Cleopatra's bathhouse: you can swim in the same water, but absolutely for free if you go to the travertines themselves.
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January 9
The place is grand and imposing, but it looks better in the photos than in reality. Especially without people) In reality, there will be such a crowd of tourists that you will be more occupied with moving between them than contemplating the terraces. However, there is a little secret: if you climb higher to the right of the main gathering of tourists (where the terraces go down), there are several benches and viewpoints where almost no one reaches.
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February 1
A very atmospheric place for outdoor enthusiasts. A huge walking area with a lot of history. It is very pleasant to contemplate.
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January 27
We arrived in Turkey, rented a car and went by ourselves using Yandex Navigator, where it also works perfectly. We have arrived , the views are unimaginable !!! There are no words ... just emotions ! It is very worth a visit. And behind Pamukale there turns out to be a whole Greek city, there is a heropolis, there is a pool with columns in the water ... an amphitheater ... the bravest climb the mountain in the distance and hang glide down.... I'm thinking of visiting this place again …
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November 3, 2024
A fantastic place. important! Do not visit in the summer in the middle of the day with a guided tour. Fewer people at non-touristic times of the year, from opening to closing. It was 2.12.24 - there are a lot of people, but by sunset, with patience, you can take a photo without people. It is also convenient to park the car not in the paid parking lot near the south gate, but from below, where there are hotels and cafes. Then in the beginning you can take a taxi up (who has little strength), and then right at the very close after sunset go down the springs. You should bring your sandals with you then.
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January 3
We were in December, the air temperature was +14, we went by ourselves without a tour. We stopped at the entrance, where we had to walk barefoot, climbing a chalk mountain. It's very cold to step down, and my feet are frozen to the point of pain. It was only when we reached the hot springs that we warmed up a little. It's definitely worth a visit, it's very beautiful. There were no queues and in general the people were only at the hot springs upstairs and in the amphitheater, the territory is huge, it will take 4 hours to see everything if you just walk through. The ticket seemed expensive to us: 40 euros per person, which is indicated in euros, and payment is accepted only in lira. I had to change it on the spot at an unfavorable rate.
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February 5
We spent the summer with the children . The beauty is extraordinary ! It's better to arrive early when there are few people! Beautiful photos!
Payment for tickets at the box office is only in lira! Although it says that it is possible in euros, but we had to stand in line and go to the local exchange at an unfavorable rate!
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May 25
Pamukkale is said to be the eighth wonder of the world. Not to visit there means not to visit Turkey.
The price of the tour was $ 120 for two people. The price included: transfer; accompanying person (guide) before the tour; entrance to Pamukkale and Hierapolis; lunch after the tour.
Additionally, there were several stops in the program:
1. Stop for breakfast
Since the departure is early, there is a stop for breakfast. Breakfast is not included: either you buy at the cafe where they bring you, or you take a ration from the hotel (you still have to pay for drinks).
2. Textile factory or store
Stop for 15-20 minutes. A discount coupon is given at the entrance. The prices are too high, to put it mildly.
3. Semiprecious stone Store
Also 15-20 minutes. After that, they are already being taken to Pamukkale.
Pamukkale and Hierapolis - approximately 2:30 hours
4. Wine tasting
They offer to try three types of wine, tea and lukum. Next is the overpriced store.
5. Stop for lunch
Positive:
Comfortable transfer, lunch.
Minuses:
There are a lot of unnecessary stops with intrusive trading.
Breakfast is not included.
The prices in the stores are too high.
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Pamukkale
We were taken without a queue. The guide indicated the meeting place and gave brief information, then there was free time.
First of all, we went to the travertines (which is depicted on almost all Pamukkale sightseeing booklets). Very beautiful! They let us go there barefoot, most tourists, including us, did not dare to leave their shoes, they took them with them. The water is incredibly warm and pleasant, the views are breathtaking. We went down to about the second pool.
However, there were disadvantages. Mid—May - there are already many vacationers. In addition to the tourist groups, there were a huge number of children enrolled in the school exchange program between the regions of Turkey.
There are 2-3 people on the ruins, and crowds on the travertines.
We liked it, but without the "wow" effect. Perhaps with fewer people, the impression would have been stronger.
Cleopatra's pool was not hit — it is closed for repairs. They found out about it only at the entrance, although the manager assured them that everything was working. Our compatriots said that all the agencies claimed the same thing, but in fact it turned out differently. I recommend checking in advance if the pool is open, if it is important to you.
Positive:
The most beautiful views on the travertines.
Warm water, picturesque landscapes.
Cons:
Crowds of tourists and children.
Cleopatra's indoor pool, despite the promises.
Unjustified waiting.
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Hierapolis
It was more interesting here. There are almost no crowds, the territory is large, you can take beautiful photos.
The theater is a separate delight. The scale is impressive, the condition is not bad (the guide mentioned a partial reconstruction). The photos are great. The graves of the gladiators are also well preserved. There is definitely something to watch.
The theater is located on a hill: it's easy to see, more difficult to get there. Passenger golf carts travel through the territory, $10 each way.
There are several toilets on site. Stalls with water and food are located in the travertine area and at the entrance to the theater.
Advantages:
Few people, spacious territory.
Impressive theater and archaeological sites.
Minuses:
Paid transportation.
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We took a tour from Ginza Travel. We were driving from Kemer (Beldibi), the journey took about 3 hours. It would have been less without stops (although the manager talked for at least 4 hours).
The bus is comfortable and big. There were about 15 people in the group. We were together only for breakfast, lunch and additional stops. The road from Kemer is good, new, and the views are excellent.
The only negative is the pressure drops due to the mountain road. My ears hurt, and a lot of people got stuffy.
Positive:
A comfortable bus, a small group.
Beautiful road, good views.
Cons:
The pressure in the mountains caused discomfort.
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May 19
It's beautiful and colorful. But it's very crowded. The water in the springs themselves is very warm. If you stay there all day, be prepared, it will be very hot. Take water with you.
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December 27, 2024
If you come to the opening, then at the top you can see how balloons are flying over you, a very beautiful sight.
The springs themselves are also beautiful, you can walk down them from the mountain, but it's better after exploring the park area, there are ruins that are worth a look.
Admission is paid, in the summer of 24 it cost about 3,000 rubles.
The balloons take off at about 6:30, there's no point in being on top earlier)
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February 19
It's a great place with a very interesting history. It seems to me that if possible, everyone should visit this magical place and see the cascades of mesmerizing travertines.
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May 4
To be honest, I don't know what to write here. The place has long been known to everyone. Stunningly beautiful! Admission, of course, is expensive, as well as to other museums and important places in Turkey. But maybe it's worth it.
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December 8, 2024
Expect that this is a very large-scale place, if you visit as part of an excursion, then you need to make a choice of visiting places, you spent more than an hour on terracotta and would like to take another walk, but then there is the ancient city. - sacrifice Cleopatra's pool - just look in, don't swim. For a walk on the terracotta I recommend taking aquashouses.
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December 19, 2024
You need to visit here at least 1 time!!! It is a very beautiful and unusual place. There are a lot of people here and this is not surprising. Take food and hats with you, there will be no opportunity to hide from the sun in summer.
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December 31, 2024
One of the world's attractions in Turkey.
For the visit, you need to try a little, go deep into the country. But it's definitely worth it, the salt terraces with sky-blue water and the ruins of an ancient city at the very top.
It immerses you in history and amazes you with its views.
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December 27, 2024
It's a beautiful place, but you have to choose a day when there aren't many people. The ruins of the city are very interesting, it is better to go with a guide, you need to set aside a full day on Pamukkale, otherwise it is not interesting to gallop.
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December 16, 2024
I had bad impressions. Did not meet expectations at all.
Firstly, the springs themselves have dried up long ago, there are several (5 pieces) baths artificially connected to the water. It doesn't look pretty and certainly not like on a poster in advertising kiosks.
Second. Cleopatra's pool is open, but for a fee (200 lire per person, in my opinion). The pool itself is beautiful, but not very clean. We stood, looked, and decided not to go. There are changing booths and storage rooms. But it's all too summery. It is very uncomfortable in the cold period.
The third. An open-air museum. Only a couple of locations work, most of them are stupidly blocked by a fence and there is no way to get there. The information plates do not carry any useful information. Buy a guide or take a guide.
And now about the money:
We were on 12/16.24 and paid 2,200 liras for two adults. 80 liras parking. We were also offered a guide for 400 lire, we did not buy it. As a result, we drove 500 km, spent the whole day and money for nothing. It is a pity that no one warns about non-working sources and blocked museum locations.
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November 23, 2024
An incredible place that went backwards and forwards in two days. To begin with, since 2024, Turkey has begun to profit from tourists in the truest sense of the word. Admission costs 40 euros per person and this is of course an outrage, while for Turkish citizens you can buy a museum card for 60 lira (1.8 euros) and enter all museums in Turkey unlimited throughout the year. My family and I got here under the related option of 500 lira (15 euros) for a museum card for a foreigner with a residence permit. After crossing the gate, you find yourself in the huge ancient city of Hierapolis, which is difficult to get around in one day. The architecture and scale are simply amazing. However, the place where all tourists gather and the place of attraction to Pammukala are springs and travertines, which by 2024 are almost all dried up and it is impossible to walk on them and there is no water in them. A little further there is a small area where travertines are recreated artificially and warm water is supplied to them. In some travertines, it stays warm, in some it cools down instantly and it all looks epic and cool, of course. The cool thing is that it all looks like a huge glacier, on which hundreds of people are walking barefoot. The territory also has a swimming pool where Cleopatra swam with iron-enriched water, it costs 350 lira (~10 euros) to swim, a very large-scale amphitheater that is incredibly illuminated at night, as well as entire streets of the city of Hierapolis with its incredible scale and ancient spirit. If you are vacationing in Turkey, then I highly recommend visiting if you have extra money, but in my opinion, hotel excursions spend too little time in such a place and to see everything it is better to go for one or two full days.
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January 13
A magical place! Everything sparkles in the sun. The water is cool against the background of hot weather. There is a feeling of a soft feather bed under your feet in some places, and a hard and not affectionately rough surface in some places. You can sit on the bank of the groove with your feet in the water. But for all the beauty, you need to be attentive to where you are entering. I might have slipped. Walking through the "cotton" beauties takes place barefoot.
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July 3, 2024
We took an excursion "evening pamukkale" from the travel agency "Rainbow". I liked it very much, it's good that we chose the evening tour, because there were no such crowds and intense heat. The landscapes themselves in the rays of the setting sun are simply mesmerizing. We swam in Cleopatra's pool, but you have to be careful there, you can get hurt on the plates. I liked the amphitheater, no worse than in Ephesus. I recommend the Rainbow Agency, everything is clear (we took 2 excursions). The Pamukkale springs themselves should be seen at least once in your life, believe me, it's worth it.
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July 26, 2024
This is not the first time I have visited this place and I always admire the beauty and uniqueness of the natural landscape. At any time of the year, it is a great pleasure to swim in the mineral spring of the pool, walk among the perfectly preserved artifacts of the museum, enjoy the power of the amphitheater and the views from it.
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April 19
Great view, especially from a bird's-eye view. Lots of tourists. It's crowded. It's hard to walk barefoot on travertines. But you won't forget such a thing!
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May 26
Everything you see on the Internet is wrong. Many of the travertines are not filled with water. The water itself is not that turquoise. There are a lot of people near the upper lakes (especially Chinese with huge trunks). I advise you to visit the lower tiers and take beautiful photos. But don't raise the silt from the bottom, I won't say why, just believe me!
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May 18
Beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's very beautiful there! WHEN I come back to Turkey, I will definitely come back there! A very fabulous and beautiful place. Just one word! Wow
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September 27, 2023
The place is very interesting, for those who are in Turkey for the first time must visit. Archaeological excavations of the ancient city are located nearby. There is a Colosseum. The sources themselves look impressively large-scale. It's like walking on a frozen cascading waterfall. A place for beautiful photos. On the way back, as a rule, they stop at Cleopatra's baths - hot mineral springs. The sensations are indescribable when it's already +35 outside, and you're still swimming in hot water. The feeling after, as if you throw off 10 years. Good luck to everyone!
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January 3
It's better to see it once than to hear it a hundred times. It's about Pamukkale. We came here for a day. We arrived in the morning, there were few people. We drove in through the upper entrance. Everything is organized in the best possible way. There are parking spaces for disabled cars, free of charge, regardless of the country of residence
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February 4
The place is very beautiful, you can wet your feet a little, before taking off your shoes, because you can't walk in them there, unfortunately, I stayed at the source for literally 5 minutes, because I went with a guide and flew there purely to take pictures, to take a little bit of all this splendor
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November 19, 2024
It is very beautiful and interesting. We went on an excursion by bus. Sitting is awesome. The architecture of the amphitheater is amazing. Make sure to take a million photos!
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January 28
We visit Turkey often, we've been to Pamukkale three times, it's a very atmospheric place, but there are always (!) a lot of tourists. A lot of people. But it's worth it.
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August 29, 2024
A cool place, of course, worth a visit. But not in August, it's sooo hot. Although the travertine itself does not heat up, everyone walks barefoot on it. The water in the fonts is warm, but you need to walk carefully in them, the bottom is not smooth. And only cash lira or cards are accepted for payment. Gazprombank's Unionpay is open (August 2024). The ticket costs 30 and 40 euros, 40 with entrance to the amphitheater. In Turkey, in general, all museums charge only lira, well, and cards. We got there in a rented car. Gasoline is expensive, unionpay does not work everywhere at gas stations, it is better to have lira. It is better to change the currency in banks, the exchange rate is not very good in hotels. To exchange, you need a passport or at least a photo of it. They changed my passport photo.
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April 25
It's spectacular, like in a theater. Cleopatra's pool is a fairy tale. You won't regret it if you take a 2-day tour. And, keep up. Unfortunately, this pearl does not last forever...
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February 28
Despite the fact that we came to Pamukkale with an excursion and were not very lucky with the weather (there was a strong wind and rain), I was delighted with visiting this place, because I had never seen anything like it anywhere.
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May 16
It's a very nice place, the ticket is expensive, but it's worth it. Both natural attractions and magnificent ancient ruins
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April 19
Very beautiful, fascinating!
Definitely need to visit here)
There are a lot of people, but beautiful photos are possible)
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April 24
At the ticket office, when paying for tickets, calculate very carefully how much you should be charged. With a ticket price of 30 euros, the cashier tries to slip everyone headphones for 8 euros under the guise of an audio guide.
The audio guide is included by default in the price of 30 euros. You download the Muzekart Turke app and scan your ticket.
If you buy it, they won't refund your money.
Be vigilant!!!
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January 14
A huge complex of antiquities and natural beauties. Admission for 2025 is 30€ for tourists and this place is worth every cent.
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April 20
An amazing, unique place on earth... snow-white cliffs, warm natural "pools". The prices for excursions are too high, to put it mildly...
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November 24, 2024
It's a cool source, you should definitely visit it at least once. The bowls look beautiful, everything is filled with antiquity, and of course the effect of champagne bubbles.
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September 26, 2024
A wonderful place! We were with my husband in August 2024. It's very beautiful, calm. We swam, took a walk, and enjoyed the beauty. Be sure to visit Pamukale!
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April 24
A beautiful place, the ancient city of Hieropolis! I liked the amphitheater, the large and beautiful view of the mountains and valleys from the stands. Cleopatra's pool with mineral water. Picturesque white travertines with clear water!!! It's an amazing place!
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September 27, 2024
Well, such a thing)) check the box- I was there)) nothing to do with beautiful blogger photos) maybe something has changed now, but when we were there, the travertine bowls themselves were closed to visitors and you could only walk along the topmost tier. A controversial pleasure, pushing buttocks, knee-deep in incomprehensible water. Cleopatra's pool is purely a PR topic)) it is paid to sit in warm water, where people are like "herrings in a barrel". On the plus side, there is a photographer standing there all day and you can make beautiful windows with wings (black and white) and then buy them for a fee)). But the road sucks the most. It's long and tedious, of course, with visits to all sorts of factories selling everything in a row. In general, the most stupid excursion, it's better to spend a day at sea)) although I admit that if you go by car the day before and stay overnight in a nearby town and drive up to the travertines for the opening, you can wander through the ruins with pleasure, along the same upper tier of travertines and dive into the pool))))
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October 17, 2024
A magical place! Of course, there are a lot of tourists, so it wasn't always possible to fish out a moment so that there was no one nearby in the photo, but this is understandable. There is a cafe on the territory, and a park (by the way, it is important to recommend it, because we were literally alone there, that is, the place is beautiful, quiet, with a gorgeous view, but everyone goes only to the springs, so you know))), and a museum. Highly recommended
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November 15, 2024
A magical historical place. Suitable for those who like to wander around ancient places for a long time with an excursion, wear comfortable shoes, a hat, take some water with you and have a snack
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