The road to Pamukkale is covered with antiquities, from many periods such as: bronze, Greek, Roman etc. on the way, you will come to the city of Denizli, which is the capitol of the province, is located on the south - east of Anatolia heights. The city's emblem is a rooster and it has around 800,000 people. Denizli has been populated since 5500 b.c. non stop. The land around the city is fertile, with many water springs, hence its name. This area is also rich in mineral deposits, that have created the “Onyx” stone. This stone, comes in many colors, due to the different minerals, a quality, that makes it a good stone for many types of jewelry, art artifacts and more. On the way from Denizli to Pamukkale, there are some work shops and galleries, with Onyx items for sell. Just before Pamukkale, there is a big outlet for textile.

As you approach Pamukkale, you can see the white terrace, piled up. These terrace were made by hot spring water bubbling at the surface. The temperature is 35c°. thanks to the topographical structure of the place, the water accumulate, and stay in natural pools. According to scientists, this place is over 14 million years. Pamukkale was always popular with people, thanks to its medicinal water. Because of that, Pamukkale became the center of a pagan cult, where the ruins are today.

The springs water are believed to be good for many illnesses, such as heart problems, nerves, arthritis, high blood pressure, rheumatism, skin problems, eye diseases and more. If you drink the water while it is still hot, it can help in stomach cramps. In a nut shell, a natural medical center. At list that is the theory.

The city was used, in the Roman times, as health center for the Roman rich. The place is filled with typical ruins from the Roman empire. On one side, is the Roman “Spa” and on the other side, is the “Necropolis” (the city of the dead). The amphitheater on site, was part of the entertainment, that was provided to the guests in Pamukkale. Many people come to Pamukkale for more than a day. They stay in one of the hotels/motels around the site. Some of these hotels/ motels, were build on part of the hot water springs. Walking around this site, revile ruins of old Roman medicinal bath houses and pools, as well. The differences between the pools can be found in the form of size, water temperature, and location on site. The site is active in winter even when it snows. To learn more about the place, you can visit the museum, where artifacts that were dug out here, can be found.

It is advised to bring along bathing suet, hat, water and good mood, as well. In the summer, the best time to come to Pamukkale is in the early hours of morning, to avoid the heat and sun. in June- August, try to get there, until 10:28, since it gets hot and dry quickly!!!

More hot mineral water springs around Pamukkale

“Karahayit” Village
In this aria you can find more hot springs. The name of it is “Kirmizi Su” (red water), with hotter water than thus of Pamukkale, but less carbon. Because of that, there is less accumulation of residuals. The color of the water, gives the red color to this site.

“Buldan” Springs
The site's mineral water, can be found at a distance of 2 k'. the hot and cold water, brings the site about 25 liter per minute. The water can be as hot as 190c', with CaCO3 and clear drinkable water. It is said that the water is good for digestion problems and jaundice. The springs altitude is about 600 m'. There are few more springs in the site:

• Doga Mineral Water - Caybasi Mah./ Buldan

• Efe Mineral Water - Icme Deresi / Buldan

• Gerenci Healthy Spring - Narli Village / Buldan

• Kuskoru Healthy Spring - Hisarkoyu / Buldan

Karahayit Springs
The water source is in the city of Karahayit, that is located about 5k' north to Pamukkale. Some of Pamukkale's water also get to Karahayit. The water's composition is similar to Pamukkale's water, but has less CO2, and its hotter. There are 3 water sources. The 1^st is 420c' the 2^nd is 500c and the 3^rd is 560c. The water is good for the heart, arthritis high blood pressure, sciatica, rheumatism, skin and nerves conditions. The water has calcium, sodium, iron, potassium, magnesium, carbon dioxide and radioactive isotope 183. In the water are different oxidizing compounds, that give the water many colors.

Cizmeli (Yenice) Thermal Springs
it is next to the city Yenicekent, 16k' from “Buldan” county. It is next to the “Menderes” river. One rout to the site is through the old city of “Tripolis”, and another one is through Denizli. The site offers R&R facilities, with water temperature of 44c°. The water contains carbon dioxide, sodium, sulfa, calcium and some radioactive isotopes. The water is good for treating rheumatism, heart, arthritis, skin conditions, and hemorrhoids inflammation.

Golemezli Mud Baths
This site is close to “Golemezli” village. One of the water sources in the site, is being used for the mud baths. The water temperature is between 35- 50c°. The water contains sodium, sulfa , calcium and CO2 . It is good for skin conditions treatment.

Babacik (Kabaagac) Baths
It is in the village of “Kabaagac”, and 3k' from “Tekke” village, water springs. There are 2 sulfa sources. One's temperature is 43c° and the second is 62c°. they are rich in carbon dioxide.

Tekke village Thermal Springs
The water temperature is 80c°. The site has baths and a swimming pool from the Roman times. The site's water is good for treating rheumatism, skin diseases, arthritis and “feminine” illnesses.

Kizildere Thermal Springs
The origin of this reddish water, can be found 11 k' from Saray county. It has 3 water sources with temperature of 63°c, 65°c, 88°c. There are 2 Turkish baths on site, a swimming pool and lockers. The water is good against rheumatism and exhaustion.