Pamukkale Travertines located in Denizli are formed from natural sources of hot water coming to the travertine beds and emerging to the surface. Hot water is poured into the layers of the travertine here and makes various precipitations. This hot water, which is rich in calcium and hydrocarbons, is at 356 degrees and forms a series of chemical change-after-carbonate precipitates when in contact with air, creating a white and hard floor.
There are 17 hot water areas with a temperature between 35-100 degrees in the region. Pamukkale's source has been used since ancient times. The thermal water from the weld comes to the travertine at a distance of about 320 meters. It is poured into the travertine layers reaching 240-300 meters from here.
The calcium carbonate precipitated in the chemical reaction sequence forming the layered appearance here is initially in gel form. This gelatinous structure, which hardens over time, becomes a travertine.
Pamukkale Travertines Visit Hours (Turkey time zone)
Winter (November/March) : Opening Time 08:00 - Closing Time 17:00
Summer (April/October) : Opening Time 08:00 - Closing Time 21:00
What Is The Best Time to Go?
Summer times are very hot in Denizli. If you are going to Hierapolis, we recommend you not go in summer. But if you will travel to travertines, you can choose spring and summer months.
Entrance Fee for Travertines
The entry fee for the year 2018 is below. In addition, a Museum card is required to enter the Travertines.
Entrance fee: 35 TL
How Do I Get to Pamukkale Travertines?
The Pamukkale travertines are very close to the center. There is a minibus to Pamukkale travertines every half an hour from Denizli city center. In this way, you can easily reach the city center by minibus.
Those who want to go by private car must first go to Ankara boulevard from the city center. Afterward, you will reach the Pamukkale travertines after approaching 20 km later.
Contact Information of Pamukkale Travertines
Tourism Information Office
Phone: +90 258 272 20 77
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