Wednesday, February 8, 2012

PAMUKKALE: THE COTTON CASTLE

Pamukkale, meaning "Cotton Castle" in Turkish, is a natural site and attraction in south-western Turkey in the Denizli Province. Pamukkale is located in Turkey's Inner Aegean region, in the River Menderes valley, which enjoys a temperate climate over the greater part of the year.



























The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white "castle" which is in total about 2700 meters long and 160m high. It can be seen from the hills on the opposite side of the valley in the town of Denizli, 20 km away.






























Pamukkale is one of Turkey’s top attractions and a precious in the world with its cotton-look terraces. The underground water once gave life to the ancient city of Hierapolis now helps Pamukkale be one of the most important thermal centers of Turkey.
































Pamukkale is known as 8th wonder of the world by Turkish people, The water (35 C) which is flowing down the cliff of Pamukkale has turned the area into as white as cotton color, and carved this fantastic formation of stalactites and basins. It is the largest and finest example of elaborate calcium formation, which dominates the landscape miles around.



















































































































































































32 comments:

Joyful said...

What a cool (interesting) looking place! I'd like to travel there myself sometime.

Jeevan said...

Amazing site! Sure is a nature's wonder and great knowing about it. Brilliant photos!

Ankita said...

lovely and awesome!

i love those cup like lakes filled with serene blue waters :)

P.N. Subramanian said...

I read about this place long ago. Sure its a nice and beautiful place to visit. Thanks for sharing.

Sudhir R said...

I am Amazed, how you can dish out time and again such amazing places. Congarts

BK Chowla, said...

Woohhhhhh,where do you get all this from?

Unknown said...

बबली जी समझ नहीं आता आप इतने दुर्गम स्थानों पर पहुचती कैसे हो लोट ऑफ़ थान्क्स्स

Vetirmagal said...

What a beautiful sight. I thought it was all frozen due to the cold weather:-)

I have not heard of this place before. Thanks for all the info and the lovely pics. Turkey is a place worth visiting.

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Ramakrishnan said...

The pictures are breathtaking & beautiful.

WE said...

Looks amazing!!!

Rakesh Kumar said...

Really unique and interesting.
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vidya said...

hey..
never saw this blog...
its beautiful...

Trotter said...

Hi Urmi! Sorry for the absence, but time has been at a premium here... ;)

Pamukkale is a fabulous place, but rather slippery... ;)

Blogtrotter Two has reached April 2011; no trips, and posting delay is shortening... ;). Enjoy and have a great weekend!!!

My Unfinished Life said...

i saw it first in globetrotter's blog and fell in love with it!!

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Anonymous said...

Unique and interesting place

Anonymous said...

Unique and interesting place

Trotter said...

Hi Urmi! Everything ok?
Blogtrotter Two is missing you at the Virgin Islands... Enjoy and have a great weekend!!!

M and S said...

wow.. great photos! first time on your blog!good one

R. Ramesh said...

hi babli..how r u? long time no c...best wishes...

Noopur said...

nice snaps... loved it...

Rià said...

Wow! this looks good.

SURENDRA KUMAR SHUKLA BHRAMAR5 said...

Wow..picturesque....nice snaps ...it touched de heart Urmi ji ..Bhramar5

Unknown said...

kaphi samay se aapaki koyi nayee post nahi aa rahi,shayad vayast hain.waiting 4 new post.

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Trotter said...

Hi Urmi! Hope you are having a great year! Sorry for the absence, but 2012 was definitely a difficult year here in Portugal, and even worse for me...
Wish you a very Happy 2013, and enjoy Grenada in Blogtrotter Two!

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Ela said...

Beautiful pictures and so amazing place :)
Greetings !

Sumit Tomar said...

Nice work urmi.... All are too good... God bless you...

Vinars Dawane said...

waw......... nic