Visiting the 'Cotton Castle'


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July 29th 2009
Published: June 17th 2017
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Early evening we arrived at Pammukale. I have seen many photos of this amazing natural sight. We were lucky enough to have quite a bit of time here and enjoy a gorgeous sunset.


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01 Remains 01 Remains
01 Remains

Remains of an old Roman town called Hierapolis, next to the cotton castle.
02 The Terraces02 The Terraces
02 The Terraces

The shallow terraces made from minerals which were deposited by flowing water.
03 Theatre03 Theatre
03 Theatre

The theatre that is part of the ancient town Hierapolis.
04 Terraces04 Terraces
04 Terraces

Mountains surrounding Pammukale.
05 Looking out05 Looking out
05 Looking out

Looking out at the terraces.
06 Flowers06 Flowers
06 Flowers

Flowers and the terraces.
07 Jess07 Jess
07 Jess

Jess and the terraces.
08 Me08 Me
08 Me

Me enjoying the beauty of mother nature.
09 Another View09 Another View
09 Another View

Another view of the terraces.
10 In the water10 In the water
10 In the water

Tourists enjoying getting their feet wet.
11 Reflection11 Reflection
11 Reflection

The sun reflecting on the water.
12 Edge12 Edge
12 Edge

The edge of a terrace.
13 Beautiful13 Beautiful
13 Beautiful

This place was so beautiful, it was hard to take a bad photo.
14 Looking Out14 Looking Out
14 Looking Out

Looking out over the terraces towards the mountains.
15 Walls15 Walls
15 Walls

The limestone walls create lots of small pools.
16 Beyond16 Beyond
16 Beyond

Looking down beyond the natural attraction towards fields.
17 Limestone17 Limestone
17 Limestone

Limestone formations.
18 Pools18 Pools
18 Pools

Pools created by limestone.
19 Levels19 Levels
19 Levels

Some of the many levels at the natural site.
20 Gorgeous20 Gorgeous
20 Gorgeous

There was so much gorgeous scenery.
21 Empty21 Empty
21 Empty

Empty pools.


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