In southwestern Turkey, Pamukkale’s white terraces look like a staircase carved from clouds. These bright, rounded pools, stacked neatly down the hillside, form naturally from mineral springs that ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Once the Roman equivalent of a health spa, the spectacular rock formations below the ...

Istanbul may be full of hammams, but the most memorable spa in Turkey lies in Pamukkale, not far from the gates of Hell. Pamukkale is an ivory mountain of terraced travertine (basins created by ...

Pamukkale is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its unique geological formations Visitors can walk along the terraces, swim in the thermal pools, and explore the nearby ancient city of ...

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With its fairytale rock chimneys and ancient hermit caves in Cappadocia, the stunning ancient ruins at Ephesus, and the giant statues of ancient gods at Mount Nemrut, Turkey boasts more than its fair ...

If snow-capped mountains and effervescent bathing pools is your idea of heaven then Pamukkale deserves your interest. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT We use your sign-up to provide content in ...

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These ancient cities located in southwestern Anatolia have many hot springs. You would be surprised to know that the hot springs have been used as spa since 2nd century BC. Pamukkale houses an archeol ...