Visit Hierapolis
- Family
- Relaxation
- Romantic
Hierapolis: How to get there?
235km by road from Izmir
Hierapolis: See when to go?
From March to January
Hierapolis: For how long?
One day
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Hierapolis Holidays
An ancient site overlooking the limestone formations of Pamukkale, Hierapolis sits in a breathtaking location, despite its status as a kind of Disneyland of ancient sites.
Hierapolis: What to see nearby?
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Hierapolis is known for its thermal springs. Situated at the top of Pamukkale's cliff, it's also a fascinating, ancient Roman site.
My suggestion
If you want to visit the ruins, go early in the morning before the hoards of tourists arrive. Shoes are forbidden in the thermal springs site, so remember to take a bag in which you can carry them.
An ancient site overlooking the limestone formations of Pamukkale, Hierapolis sits in a breathtaking location, despite its status as a kind of Disneyland of ancient sites.
My suggestion
Though of very limited interest in itself, the eponymous village of Pamukkale, which lies just below the two sites, serves as a good base from which to explore these natural and ancient marvels.
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