Turkey

A collection of 4 places curated by Мария

Places in this collection

  1. Pamukkale

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    Pamukkale, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye

    Explore the white travertine terraces with warm mineral water flowing across them. This UNESCO site also contains one of the largest ancient cemeteries in the Roman world.

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  2. Cleopatra Antique Pools

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    Pamukkale, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye

    Swim in ancient thermal springs, a personal gift from Mark Antony to Cleopatra, continuously used for 2,200 years. The water is rich in calcium and bicarbonate, believed to have healing properties. Submerged marble columns from a 7th-century earthquake lie at the bottom. Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds. Combined ticket with Pamukkale and Hierapolis is around €23.

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  3. Kaymakli Underground City

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    Cami Kebir Mahallesi yeraltı şehri Belediye Caddesi, 50760 Nevşehir

    Connected to Derinkuyu by an 8-kilometer tunnel, it is a smaller part of the same underground city system. Often included in day tours.

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  4. Derinkuyu Underground City

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    Bayramlı, Niğde Cd., 50700 Derinkuyu/Nevşehir, Türkiye

    A 2,800-year-old underground city carved 85 meters deep, capable of housing 20,000 people and livestock. Features stables, kitchens with vents, schools, churches, wineries, and a baptismal pool. Used by early Christians to hide from invaders, with floors sealed by giant stone doors. Half the floors are tourable.

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