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 Travertine is a kind of rock which is formed as calcium
bicarbonate precipitates out of hot spring water. It may
be formed in many ways under different atmospheric
conditions. Geological activity of the past affected a
large area in which the Pamukkale thermal springs are
found. There are 17 thermal sources in this special area
with temperatures ranging between 35-100°C. The source
of Pamukkale is only one unit of that whole area.
The
thermal water flows to the top of the cascades by a 320-meter-long
channel and then flows on the cascades about 240-300 m.
CaCO3 begins to precipitate on the cascades as the
carbon dioxide evaporates, but in the beginning the
precipitate is soft like gel. It needs time to
completely dry and harden. In order to protect the
cascades from destruction and to preserve their natural
beauty, entrance to the travertine area has been
prohibited since 15 May 1997.
You can see
a limeston formation of 100 m high in the colour of
eight gray snow. It is called "PAMUKKALE" in Turkish,meaning
"Cotton Castle". Thermal bathes with swift flowing
waters are known by their healing properties. You can
also admire the remaining ancient city at this wonderful
place.
You can join to our PAMUKKALE tours from your
accomodations which is located in
Alanya,Side,Manavgat,Belek,Kemer,Antalya...Private tour
organizations avaliable !!!
 included :
2 days + 3 Star Hotel in PAMUKKALE
+HB(Half Pension) + Transfer from your hotel + Entrance
fee for historical places + Professional guide +
insurance.
Avaliable days:
Thursday / Sunday ( it may change )
Price :
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