Friday, May 11, 2012

What is Pamukkall?

While doing my project I ran across this top-tourist attraction in Turkey called Pamukkall. Pamukkall is an unusual natural and historical site. The name translate to cotton castle. The white castles are formed by limestone-laden thermal springs which creates the formation of stalactites, potholes, and cataracts. The waters in the terraces are sediments of the springs with calcium bicarbonate . This water is famous for its benefits to the eyes and skin; and its curing properties to asthma. Hierapolis is situated on the back of the white terraces. Pamukkall looks like  heaven to me and it is now on my bucket list(:

7 comments:

  1. this sounds awesome--really a natural wonder! i'd love to witness this someday.

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  2. So pretty! They sounds awesome to visit.

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  3. Turkey just gets more and more appealing with every post. Thx.

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  4. This attraction looks really neat to be in Turkey!

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  5. Beautiful place. I would enjoy to visit.

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  6. I've always been amused at attractions like this, where else can you soak in a hotspring surrounded by snow?!

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