- [Narrator] Deep inside the Greco-Roman City
of Hierapolis lies the most relaxing
and the most visited site in all of Turkey.
(lively, bouncy music)
From a distance, Pamukkale's cascading white pools
seem to resemble a castle of fluffy cotton,
but upon closer inspection, they reveal themselves
to be solid limestone walls housing turquoise,
mineral-rich water.
The site is fittingly called Pamukkale,
which translates to Cotton Castle in Turkish.
Housing 17 hot springs, they each range in temperature
from 35 degrees to 100 degrees, perfect for soaking in.
Pamukkale has been used as a natural bathing spot
for centuries, especially since the water
in each hot spring is filled with minerals.
It was the Greek and Romans who discovered
that these minerals potentially hold
countless curative properties.
According to many, the water brings benefits
to the skin, eyes, and can assist with recovery
from high blood pressure, making this Cotton Castle
a very relaxing place to visit.
(chiming)